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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. Eatonville was founded after what war?
(a) World War II.
(b) The Civil War.
(c) The American Revolution.
(d) World War I.

2. Why did Zora's mother give in to Hurston?
(a) She thought he'd eventually leave.
(b) Her parents made her.
(c) She had no other options.
(d) He was very charming.

3. In terms of race, John Hurston was _______.
(a) Black and white.
(b) White.
(c) Black.
(d) Asian.

4. The white neighbors of Maitland were very _______.
(a) Closed-off.
(b) Frightened.
(c) Friendly.
(d) Agressive.

5. Zora and the white men often did things like _______.
(a) Fishing.
(b) Talking.
(c) Shopping.
(d) Gardening.

Short Answer Questions

1. What effect did Maitland have on Eatonville?

2. Zora described the white man's relationship with her as _______.

3. How long did John Hurston pursue Zora's mother?

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

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

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