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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. How does Langston's father try to convince Langston to come to Mexico for the summer?
(a) He hints at getting full custody.
(b) He hints at an opportunity to pursue a college education.
(c) He offers to pay his way.
(d) He will buy him a new car.

2. What does Langston's father approach him one day and say?
(a) He wants him to go to college and become a writer.
(b) He wants him to go to college and become a doctor.
(c) He wants him to go to college and become a painter.
(d) He wants him to go to college and become a mining engineer.

3. Why do the children do this?
(a) They want to assist with the service.
(b) They want to be professional singers.
(c) They claim to be saved.
(d) Their families bring them to church every Sunday.

4. Who is Langston's only friend at Columbia?
(a) Marcos.
(b) Chun.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Juan.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Langston know this influential woman?

3. Where will he be joining these people?

4. After another separation with his stepfather, what does Hughes' mother do?

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

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