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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. Who will Langston be joining?
(a) His mother.
(b) His mother and aunt.
(c) His mother, stepfather, and half-brother.
(d) His mother, stepfather, and stepbrother.

2. Who does Langston take with him when he meets the editors of The Crisis?
(a) His mother.
(b) His father.
(c) His stepbrother.
(d) His stepfather.

3. What do the children do one by one?
(a) They read a passage from the Bible.
(b) They thank their families and friends for their support.
(c) They approach the altar.
(d) They sing a solo.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Does Langston finish college at Columbia?

2. In what community center does Langston become involved?

3. What happens during a revival?

4. What does Langston do when he is denied admittance because of his color?

5. What does his mother do afterward?

(see the answer key)

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