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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. From whom is his mother's grandfather supposedly descended?
(a) Sterling A. Brown.
(b) Frances Quarles.
(c) Kole Black.
(d) Francis Scott Key.

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

3. What does Langston do at this revival?
(a) He is saved.
(b) He pretends to be saved.
(c) He hides in a back pew.
(d) He refuses to join the children by the altar.

4. What does Langston's mother make him do at church?
(a) Act out a role.
(b) Read the Gospel.
(c) Be an acolyte.
(d) Be in the choir.

5. What does Langston do when he is denied admittance because of his color?
(a) He complains to the management.
(b) He stays at home.
(c) He runs away.
(d) He begins watching movies at the opera house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Langston's mother write?

2. After another separation with his stepfather, what does Hughes' mother do?

3. Of what is Langston an active member?

4. What do people suppose Langston has because he is black?

5. What does Langston do that evening?

(see the answer key)

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