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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Langston's summer in Toluca not a bad one?
(a) His father is around most of the time.
(b) He makes many friends.
(c) His father is rarely around.
(d) His father encourages him to write.

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

3. Where does Langston continue to submit plays?
(a) The Karamu.
(b) Footlite.
(c) Broadway.
(d) Hollywood.

4. Where are Hughes' plays performed?
(a) At the Croswell.
(b) At the Wintergarden.
(c) At Footlite.
(d) At Karamu.

5. During this time he meets with many important literary figures of what movement?
(a) The African American Movement.
(b) The Harlem Movement.
(c) The Black Wave.
(d) The Black Renaissance.

Short Answer Questions

1. After his first year at Lincoln, where does Hughes rent a room for the summer?

2. How much success does Langston have with these submissions?

3. What does Langston do on the train ride to Mexico?

4. Which of Hughes' works is published during this summer?

5. What leads Langston and his father to get into an argument concerning Langston's future?

(see the answer key)

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