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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Spectacles in Color—Not Without Laughter.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When and why was Hughes invited to Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee?
(a) To read his poems in 1929.
(b) To read his poems at commencement in 1927.
(c) To give an address in 1928.
(d) To give a speech at commencement in 1926.

2. Where did Hughes's ship land on Christmas eve in 1923?
(a) Amsterdam.
(b) Paris.
(c) Constantinople.
(d) Rotterdam.

3. How many fraternities did Hughes pledge for?
(a) None, he dropped out of college.
(b) One, his friend Craig's fraternity.
(c) Two, both black fraternities.
(d) None, he was not invited to pledge for any.

4. What was the name of Hughes's horse at his father's house?
(a) Maria.
(b) Taco.
(c) Tito.
(d) Tiny.

5. Where did Sonya finally find a job?
(a) At a small restaurant.
(b) At a bakery.
(c) At the library.
(d) At Zelli's night club.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Captain Ralph Quarles?

2. How was Bricktop Ada known among her followers?

3. Where did Hughes get his pet monkey?

4. What magazine awarded Hughes his first poetry prize?

5. Why did Hughes decide to move from his apartment to an attic room up the hill?

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