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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. How does Fisk College reward Hughes for reading his poems at their college?
(a) With a thank you dinner.
(b) In a large fee.
(c) With an article in the local paper.
(d) With free college tuition.

2. Whose poems does Langston like?
(a) Only Richard Aldington and James Alexander Allan.
(b) Only Alan Davies and Ralph Waldo Emerson.
(c) Only Longellow and Paul Laurence Dunbar.
(d) Only George Barker and Thomas Campbell.

3. How is Langston treated in Africa?
(a) He is treated as an African.
(b) He is discriminated against.
(c) He is mistreated because he is American.
(d) He is warmly welcomed.

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

5. What does he do during this activity?
(a) He laughs and makes fun of the reading.
(b) He trips and drops the candle.
(c) He becomes bored and starts rolling his eyes and giggling.
(d) He refuses to sing.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what activity is Hughes involved?

2. What has Langston's mother just done?

3. What does Langston's mother make him do at church?

4. What courses does Hughes take?

5. Where will he be joining these people?

(see the answer key)

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