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4.4 “Dust Tracks on the Road”- Short Answer Questions Comprehension 1. Why is young Zora scolded by her grandmother? At school, what detail in the visitors’ physical appearance holds Zora’s attention? What is in the huge box that Mrs. Johnstone and Miss Hurd send Zora from Minnesota? (2 pts) -Zora’s grandma fears that if she continues to act comfortable around white people, they may harm or kill her. The painted fingernails were in the huge box. Analysis 2. Use text evidence to infer how often African Americans and whites interacted in Hurston’s community. Do you think Hurston’s fearlessness affected the way white people treated her? Explain your reasoning. (5 pts) - Zora Neale Hurston describes her interactions with two white women in Dust Tracks on the Road. These exchanges imply that although it was rare, African Americans and Whites did interact in her town. Hurston's confidence and refusal to fit in broke the rules of society, which probably had an impact on how white people saw her. 3. What do the instructions students were given, when visitors were expected, tell you about the students’ families and their circumstances? (5 pts) - The student's instructions about the visitors' planned arrival include information about their families and situations. The rules focused on proper behavior, nicely groomed guests, and thorough room preparation to provide a good image for tourists visiting Hurston's town. 4. What does Hurston’s fascination with the two visitors’ hands suggest about her life experiences up to that point? (2 pts) - Hurston suggests that observation and curiosity have formed her life in Dust Tracks on the Road through her interest with the two guests' hands. Her intense attention to the details of their hands is proof of her understanding of human nature and her ability to draw meaning from even the most unimportant parts of life. 5. What was Hurston’s response to each of the gifts she received? What do her preferences reveal about her? (3 pts)

- She kissed the handkerchief she was given to show how happy she was. This response implies that she values affectionate, tiny objects and can find delight in small acts of kindness. When she was given the perfume, she took a deep breath. Her ability to appreciate pleasant moments in life is shown by this. Hurston rubbed her face with the hand cream. Her careful application of the gift shows her creativity. Her responses highlight her vibrant curiosity and her ability to find beauty in everyday objects.

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