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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. Where was Zora's mother's midwife during the birth?
(a) In the kitchen.
(b) In the room.
(c) In Texas.
(d) On call, but nowhere to be found.

2. Zora's mother showed no interest in Hurston _____.
(a) While she was in school.
(b) Initially.
(c) While he was a farmer.
(d) Ever.

3. Why did Zora have good feelings toward white people?
(a) She's had good experiences with them.
(b) She had good feelings towards everyone.
(c) She didn't have time for negative feelings.
(d) Her parents taught her by their example.

4. Where did the founders of Eatonville travel and find a colony?
(a) Canada.
(b) Africa.
(c) New York.
(d) Brazil.

5. Why are parents annoyed by children asking questions, according to Zora?
(a) Parents have to think about what they actually do know and what they don't know.
(b) Children shouldn't know too much.
(c) Parents like to be quiet.
(d) The children won't listen to the answers.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Zora's anecdotes are vivid but _______.

5. Zora's mother's family name was _____.

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