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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. How did Zora's mother's family feel about the engagement?
(a) They were opposed.
(b) They were indifferent.
(c) They were hesitant.
(d) They were thrilled.

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

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

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

5. Zora believed that when children ask their parents questions they are making them _______.
(a) Think.
(b) Pay attention to them.
(c) Spend money.
(d) Leave.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What was John Hurston's job?

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

5. Zora's mother showed no interest in Hurston _____.

(see the answer key)

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