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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20, Theater in a Suitcase.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Hughes' job aboard the S.S. West Hesseltine?
(a) To steer the ship.
(b) To swab the deck.
(c) To cook for the officers.
(d) To watch over the petty officers' mess and make up their staterooms.

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

3. Why does Langston move to Cleveland?
(a) Langston's father finds work at a steel mill.
(b) Langston's stepfather finds work at a steel mill.
(c) Langston's mother has found work as a maid.
(d) Langston wants to attend Central High School.

4. 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.

5. How is Langston treated in Africa?
(a) He is warmly welcomed.
(b) He is treated as an African.
(c) He is mistreated because he is American.
(d) He is discriminated against.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Langston do with the money the hotel pays him?

3. How does Langston help this family?

4. How does Langston pass the time in Mexico?

5. What does Hughes do with the books?

(see the answer key)

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