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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. What role did the white man have in the Hurstons' lives?
(a) He paid for their food.
(b) He blackmailed John.
(c) He was not very physically present.
(d) He moved in and helped with housework.

2. Eatonville was established as an all _______ town.
(a) Nationalities.
(b) African-American.
(c) White.
(d) Men.

3. Zora described the white man's relationship with her as _______.
(a) Proprietary.
(b) Limited.
(c) Inappropriate.
(d) Comforting.

4. What effect did Maitland have on Eatonville?
(a) They controlled the government.
(b) They took it over.
(c) They helped real estate value.
(d) Their support contributed to its success.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Zora's mother give in to Hurston?

2. When Zora's mother went into labor, who was present?

3. After Zora's mother gave birth, what did the white man do?

4. What was the age difference between Zora's mother and father?

5. What was John Hurston's distinguishing feature?

(see the answer key)

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