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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. Who founded Eatonville?
(a) Cubans.
(b) Whites.
(c) African Americans.
(d) The French.

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

3. When Zora's mother went into labor, who was present?
(a) No one.
(b) John Hurston.
(c) The midwife.
(d) Zora's siblings.

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

5. What was the age difference between Zora's mother and father?
(a) He was older than Zora's mother.
(b) She was older than Zora's father.
(c) It was never discussed.
(d) They were the same age.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Zora's mother know the white man who comes to her?

2. Eatonville was founded after what war?

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

4. What was the primary conflict between Zora's mother and father?

5. What was John Hurston's job?

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