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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 many parts of the African coast does Hughes see?
(a) Only a few.
(b) Many.
(c) One.
(d) None.

2. Why is this summer called the 'Red Summer?'
(a) Because of the violence against blacks that ensues in the post war environment.
(b) Because the fear of Communism has spread like wildfire.
(c) Because many Chinese are moving to the country.
(d) Because the summer has record high temperatures.

3. While in Baton Rouge, what does Langston visit?
(a) A jazz concert hall.
(b) A camp for refugees.
(c) Members of the Black Renaissance.
(d) A prison.

4. High school has readied him for college. Does Langston have a chance of going on with his education?
(a) A great chance.
(b) Little chance.
(c) No, because he does not want to go to college.
(d) No chance.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Langston become depressed?

2. How is Langston treated in Africa?

3. How does Fisk College reward Hughes for reading his poems at their college?

4. What is Hughes pleased to find about Africa?

5. Who will Langston be joining?

(see the answer key)

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