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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 Zora's mother give in to Hurston?
(a) Her parents made her.
(b) He was very charming.
(c) She had no other options.
(d) She thought he'd eventually leave.

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

3. In terms of race, John Hurston was _______.
(a) White.
(b) Asian.
(c) Black.
(d) Black and white.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What role did the white man play in Zora's young life?

4. The white neighbors of Maitland were very _______.

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

(see the answer key)

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