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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. What does Langston do with the money the hotel pays him?
(a) He saves it.
(b) He uses it to buy candy.
(c) He gives it to the Reed family.
(d) He spends it at the theater.

2. What does his mother do afterward?
(a) She whips him and teaches him a lesson about respecting other people's art.
(b) She begins to cry hysterically.
(c) She sends him to live with his father.
(d) She has him meet with the pastor.

3. As what is Langston's mother employed?
(a) A nanny.
(b) A maid.
(c) A cook.
(d) A teacher.

4. What does Langston think about the box of books he has brought for this journey?
(a) He is glad he brought them.
(b) They will be a part of his new life.
(c) He decides they are a part of his past.
(d) They will help him in his journey in Africa.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Langston do on the train ride to Mexico?

2. Who takes Langston in?

3. What would Langston rather read?

4. In what community center does Langston become involved?

5. Where does Langston accept a job teaching English?

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