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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. Why did the white man come to Zora's mother's house?
(a) To bring a letter.
(b) To collect rent.
(c) To help her.
(d) To find John.

2. What was the primary conflict between Zora's mother and father?
(a) Children.
(b) Fidelity.
(c) Money.
(d) Paint colors.

3. Zora's anecdotes are vivid but _______.
(a) Long.
(b) Brief.
(c) Dense.
(d) Unclear.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where was Zora's father from?

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

5. Zora describes the day her mother gave birth as ______.

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