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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Central High.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After another separation with his stepfather, what does Hughes' mother do?
(a) She moves to Washington.
(b) She moves to Alabama.
(c) She moves to Chicago.
(d) She moves to New York.

2. In what does Hughes become interested?
(a) Writing.
(b) Theater.
(c) Social issues.
(d) Dance.

3. Why does Langston sneak into the medical school building?
(a) To watch students dissect cadavers.
(b) He needs a doctor.
(c) He wants to be a doctor.
(d) He wants to steal medical supplies.

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

5. What happens during a revival?
(a) Langston finally attends church with the Reeds.
(b) The children of the congregation are baptized.
(c) The entire congregaton prays for the souls of the children.
(d) Langston accepts Jesus as his savior.

Short Answer Questions

1. Describe Hughes' family history.

2. Who introduces Langston to the poetry of Carl Sandburg?

3. What does Langston do at this revival?

4. When is Langston reunited with his father for a short while?

5. What does he do during this activity?

(see the answer key)

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