why was no importance given to any family records of the black?

It is not possible for us to provide questions and answers for the long reading texts. However, the following information may help you in understanding the kind of questions that will be asked in examination.

Based on the novel opted by your school, two questions will be asked. CBSE has detailed it as follows:

“There will be two long answer questions on the theme, plot, character and incidents from the prescribed Novel.

Q12. Long Answer Question (Approximately 150 words) 8 Marks

Q13. Long Answer Question (Approximately 130 words) 7 Marks”

As the other two queries of yours are also based on the novel, we would not be able to cater to your requirements. However, you may go through the summary, major themes, characters and book review that are provided on the website.