• Explain the significance of Walker's use of Hurston's first name throughout the essay.
  
• Describe the tone of this essay.
  
• Explain the purpose of the quotes interspersed throughout the essay.

212:

• Who is Charlotte Hunt? What is her role in Walker's quest?
• Why does Walker say she is Hurston's niece? How effective (or necessary) is this lie? (See also 218, 223. and 224-25).

214:

• Who is Mathilda Moseley? How old is she and what might (should?) her age tell Walker about Hurston?

216:

• Explain Hurston's views on integration.
• What is the difference between Goldsboro and Eatonville? (See also 224).

220:

• Describe the cemetery where Hurston is buried.

221:

• How confident is Walker that she has found Hurston's grave? Explain (see also 227).

225:

• What does Walker learn from Dr. Benton? Why is this information important?

226:

• Explain Dr. Burton's comment about Hurston's English.

228:

• What does Walker learn from Hurston's former neighbor? Why is this information important?

230:

• Explain Walker's final paragraph.