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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 takes Langston in?
(a) The Reeds.
(b) The Campbells.
(c) The DeVanes.
(d) The Smiths.

2. What happens when, in January, 1921, "A Negro Speaks of Rivers" is published in The Crisis?
(a) After seeing her son's publishing success, Langston's mother sends him to Lincoln for college.
(b) He is accepted into Columbia University with a full-ride.
(c) After seeing his son's publishing success, Mr. Hughes agreed to send his son to Columbia University in New York.
(d) He is asked to come to Lincoln on a partial scholarship.

3. Where does Langston accept a job teaching English?
(a) In a public school in Mexico City.
(b) In a private all boys' technical college.
(c) In a private business school and in a girls' finishing school.
(d) In a public university.

4. Where does Langston enjoy watching Saturday football games?
(a) At his high school.
(b) On television.
(c) At the University of Kansas.
(d) At the Kansas State University.

5. Where is "The Weary Blues" published?
(a) In the Nice News.
(b) In the Paris Gazette.
(c) In the London Times.
(d) In the Amsterdam News.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Langston's father approach him one day and say?

2. What would Langston rather read?

3. What does Langston think about the box of books he has brought for this journey?

4. Who is Langston's only friend at Columbia?

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

(see the answer key)

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