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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. In what community center does Langston become involved?
(a) The Huron Playhouse.
(b) The Carousel.
(c) The Croswell.
(d) The Karamu House.

2. What does Langston's mother write?
(a) Verse for church programs.
(b) Musicals.
(c) Sermons for church.
(d) Plays.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who will Langston be joining?

2. Of what is Langston an active member?

3. What does Langston do that evening?

4. Does Langston have any interest in poetry?

5. How does Mary make her living?

(see the answer key)

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