Dust Tracks on a Road Comprehension

What is this selection from Dust Tracks on a Road mostly about?

• a writer’s longing to escape from her humble origins

• a writer’s early experiences with the outside world

• a writer’s struggle against racism

• a writer’s list of favorite books

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following best states young Zora’s attitude toward white people in the selection from Dust Tracks on a Road?

• She is afraid of white people.

• She feels that white people look down on her.

• She regards white people as something hateful.

• She sees white people as a way to expand her experience.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In the selection from Dust Tracks on a Road, why does Zora’s grandmother find Zora’s brazenness “unthinkable”?

• She thinks that Zora’s activities are illegal.

• She thinks that Zora’s actions reflect badly on her.

• She knows that some African Americans have been lynched for minor offenses.

• She knows that some of her friends will disapprove of Zora’s words and behavior.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In the selection from Dust Tracks on a Road, why do white northerners visit the Negro school?

• They want to compare Florida schools with their schools in Minnesota.

• They believe that Negro schools need their financial support.

• They are interested in seeing how a Negro school operates.

• They like to show off their good clothes and jewelry.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2