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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Dust Tracks on the Road : Chapter 2, I Get Born & The Inside Search.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Zora's mother showed no interest in Hurston _____.
(a) Ever.
(b) While he was a farmer.
(c) While she was in school.
(d) Initially.

2. Zora describes the day her mother gave birth as ______.
(a) Boring.
(b) Easy.
(c) Unexpected.
(d) Challenging.

3. After Zora's mother gave birth, what did the white man do?
(a) Stole the baby.
(b) Called John.
(c) Cleaned the baby.
(d) Left.

4. What was John Hurston's distinguishing feature?
(a) A crooked nose.
(b) Green eyes.
(c) Big hands.
(d) Long hair.

5. How did the Hurston family view the white man?
(a) They didn't like him.
(b) They soon forgot about him.
(c) They were grateful to him.
(d) They thought he was a spirit.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Zora say parents respond to children's questioning?

2. Why did the white man come to Zora's mother's house?

3. Eatonville was founded after what war?

4. Eatonville was established as an all _______ town.

5. Where was Zora's mother's midwife during the birth?

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