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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through When the Negro Was In Vogue—Nigger Heaven.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Hughes finally leave Mexico to return to America?
(a) September, 1923.
(b) October, 1920.
(c) August, 1921.
(d) September, 1921.

2. Who was Florence?
(a) Florence Nightingale, the writer from Paris.
(b) Florence Henderson, the actress from America.
(c) Florence Embry, the singer at the Grand Duc.
(d) Florence McCay, the singer at Zelli's.

3. Who took over Hughes's English classes when he left Mexico?
(a) Frau Schultz.
(b) James Hughes.
(c) A woman in the village.
(d) A woman from Arkansas.

4. Who was Bruce?
(a) The cook at the Grand Duc.
(b) The bouncer at the Grand Duc.
(c) The bellman at Hughes' hotel.
(d) The maitre'd at Zelli's.

5. Who was shot by the German brewery-master at James Hughes's house in Mexico?
(a) A neighbor and his wife.
(b) Frau Schultz and Gerta.
(c) Frau Schultz and Lotte.
(d) Lotte and Gerta.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Hughes find a job when he returned to New York?

2. Who brought the disciples of Gurdjieff to Harlem?

3. How much was Hughes supposed to win by spending the night on the haunted ship?

4. How much a night was the first room Hughes stayed in Paris?

5. What happened when Hughes picked up Jocko at the pet shop?

(see the answer key)

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