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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 Carousel.
(b) The Karamu House.
(c) The Huron Playhouse.
(d) The Croswell.

2. What do people suppose Langston has because he is black?
(a) Aggression.
(b) Rhythm.
(c) Strength.
(d) Ignorance.

3. At what age does Langston Hughes begin to consider himself a poet?
(a) Ten.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Fourteen.
(d) Five.

4. Describe Hughes' family history.
(a) Abusive.
(b) Mixed.
(c) Uneducated.
(d) Exciting.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Langston Hughes when his grandmother dies?

2. Where does Langston enjoy watching Saturday football games?

3. How does Langston know this influential woman?

4. What would Langston rather read?

5. Whose poems does Langston like?

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