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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. Why is Hughes severely hazed when he first attends Lincoln?
(a) He is one of the few black students.
(b) He does not appear as "black" as other students.
(c) Because of his mild celebrity attributed to "The Weary Blues."
(d) He is very intelligent.

2. Where does Langston accept a job teaching English?
(a) In a private business school and in a girls' finishing school.
(b) In a private all boys' technical college.
(c) In a public university.
(d) In a public school in Mexico City.

3. Where will he be joining these people?
(a) In Lincoln, Illinois.
(b) In Chicago, Illinois.
(c) In Washington, DC.
(d) In Cleveland, Ohio.

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 an opportunity to pursue a college education.
(c) He hints at getting full custody.
(d) He offers to pay his way.

5. What is Hughes' job aboard the S.S. West Hesseltine?
(a) To cook for the officers.
(b) To watch over the petty officers' mess and make up their staterooms.
(c) To swab the deck.
(d) To steer the ship.

Short Answer Questions

1. While in Baton Rouge, what does Langston visit?

2. What does his mother do afterward?

3. What would Langston rather read?

4. Has Langston become interested in writing?

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

(see the answer key)

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