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Dust Tracks on a Road Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Zora's grandmother mad at her mother?
(a) For having so many children.
(b) For leaving home early.
(c) For marrying John Hurston.
(d) For taking her money.

2. What made finding work difficult for Zora?
(a) She was a girl.
(b) She was black.
(c) She was too young.
(d) She was educated.

3. Zora's first job naturally progresses into _________.
(a) Unemployment.
(b) Management.
(c) Taking care of children.
(d) Nothing.

4. How were women discussed by the people of Eatonville?
(a) Openly.
(b) Through allusion.
(c) Through metaphor.
(d) They're not.

5. What happened on Joe Clark's porch?
(a) Gossip.
(b) Drinking.
(c) Playing cards.
(d) Selling.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Eatonville was founded after what war?

3. In Eatonville, what made people know a man was cheating on his wife?

4. Zora was rough and tough, but also _______.

5. What did Zora's stepmother NOT want?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Zora's mother agree to marry John Hurston?

2. What was the result of Zora's mother's plan in marrying John Hurston?

3. What was the difference between how men and women were gossiped about in Eatonville?

4. Why was it difficult for Zora to find work when leaving home?

5. Was Zora supported in her academic determination and abilities?

6. What was the significance of the "Uncle" figure in Zora's life?

7. What was the internal drama at Gilbert and Sullivan? Why did members of the troupe feel betrayed?

8. How does Zora perceive the fight between her mother and grandmother? What does she think should have been done?

9. What was the cultural significance of "Joe Clark's Porch"?

10. In "School Again," how was Zora able to overcome her struggles?

(see the answer keys)

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