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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) No.
(c) Overwhelming.
(d) Much.

2. What leads Langston and his father to get into an argument concerning Langston's future?
(a) Langston wants to be a painter.
(b) Langston wants to be a writer.
(c) Langston does not want to go to college.
(d) Langston wants to be a mining engineer.

3. What does his mother receive while they are there?
(a) News about her sister.
(b) Good care at a reasonable price from a black physician.
(c) A letter from his stepfather.
(d) Cancer treatments.

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

5. 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 of the violence against blacks that ensues in the post war environment.
(d) Because the summer has record high temperatures.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Langston's summer in Toluca not a bad one?

3. High school has readied him for college. Does Langston have a chance of going on with his education?

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

5. During this time he meets with many important literary figures of what movement?

(see the answer key)

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