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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18, Rehearsal.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much success does Langston have with these submissions?
(a) Little.
(b) Much.
(c) No.
(d) Overwhelming.

2. How does Langston pass the time in Mexico?
(a) By reading and writing.
(b) By working on his autobiography.
(c) By playing soccer with other boys in town.
(d) By reading, improving his Spanish, and riding horses.

3. Why is this summer called the 'Red Summer?'
(a) Because the fear of Communism has spread like wildfire.
(b) Because many Chinese are moving to the country.
(c) Because the summer has record high temperatures.
(d) Because of the violence against blacks that ensues in the post war environment.

4. What happens to the musical revue for which Langston works as a song lyricist?
(a) It is never seen.
(b) It has a small amount of success.
(c) It closes after only one performance.
(d) It is very successful.

5. When Fire is finally published at the end of the summer, how is it received?
(a) With positive reviews.
(b) With negative reviews.
(c) With hostile reviews.
(d) With mixed reviews.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Langston accept a job teaching English?

2. What does his mother receive while they are there?

3. How does Langston's father try to convince Langston to come to Mexico for the summer?

4. Where are Hughes' plays performed?

5. What does this group of individuals decide to create?

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