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

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

3. How does Langston's father try to convince Langston to come to Mexico for the summer?
(a) He hints at getting full custody.
(b) He will buy him a new car.
(c) He offers to pay his way.
(d) He hints at an opportunity to pursue a college education.

4. What happens when, in January, 1921, "A Negro Speaks of Rivers" is published in The Crisis?
(a) After seeing her son's publishing success, Langston's mother sends him to Lincoln for college.
(b) He is accepted into Columbia University with a full-ride.
(c) He is asked to come to Lincoln on a partial scholarship.
(d) After seeing his son's publishing success, Mr. Hughes agreed to send his son to Columbia University in New York.

5. What does this group of individuals decide to create?
(a) A black magazine of the arts called Fire.
(b) A black university called New Negro College.
(c) A black theater called the Apollo Theatre.
(d) A black academy called the Renaissance Academy.