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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, Not Without Laughter.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Langston's mother make him do at church?
(a) Read the Gospel.
(b) Be an acolyte.
(c) Be in the choir.
(d) Act out a role.

2. What does Langston's mother want him to do?
(a) Get a job in Cleveland.
(b) Move to New York.
(c) Go to Mexico.
(d) Stay with her in Chicago.

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

4. What courses does Hughes take?
(a) Education and literature.
(b) Theater and music.
(c) Music and literature.
(d) Literature and theater.

5. When does Langston's mother send for him?
(a) When he is fourteen.
(b) When he is eight.
(c) When he is ten.
(d) When he is twelve.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many parts of the African coast does Hughes see?

2. What is Hughes' job aboard the S.S. West Hesseltine?

3. How is Langston treated in Africa?

4. In New Orleans, what job does Hughes take?

5. What is Lincoln?

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