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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Columbia vs. Harlem.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By whom is Langston greatly influenced?
(a) Sally Pecan.
(b) Mary Hazelnutt.
(c) Helen Chestnutt.
(d) Carrie Walnutt.

2. What does Langston learn at this community center?
(a) Singing and dancing.
(b) Acting.
(c) Painting and ceramics.
(d) Drawing and painting.

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

4. Has Langston become interested in writing?
(a) Yes.
(b) Yes, just recently.
(c) Some.
(d) Not yet.

5. What happens during a revival?
(a) The children of the congregation are baptized.
(b) Langston accepts Jesus as his savior.
(c) Langston finally attends church with the Reeds.
(d) The entire congregaton prays for the souls of the children.

Short Answer Questions

1. After a while, when Langston stops going to classes, in what does he become more interested?

2. Why does Langston sneak into the medical school building?

3. What job does Langston have on his first ship?

4. During his senior year of high school, what happens to Langston?

5. What leads Langston and his father to get into an argument concerning Langston's future?

(see the answer key)

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