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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, I've Known Rivers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When is Langston reunited with his father for a short while?
(a) He visits his father in Mexico for a summer.
(b) His family moves to New York.
(c) His father joins them in Chicago.
(d) His mother and he move to Mexico City.

2. What do the children do one by one?
(a) They sing a solo.
(b) They thank their families and friends for their support.
(c) They read a passage from the Bible.
(d) They approach the altar.

3. What does Langston do when he hears how much his food will cost?
(a) He storms out of the cafeteria.
(b) He leaves his food at the counter and sits down to watch his friend eat.
(c) He eats it anyway and does not pay.
(d) He throws his food at the server.

4. Where does Langston attend high school?
(a) North Central High School.
(b) Central Catholic High School.
(c) Lawrence Central High School
(d) Central High School.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. One day when Langston and a white friend go to a cafeteria for lunch, how much does his friend's meal cost?

2. Why does Langston soon come down with the 'blues?'

3. What does Auntie Reed insist that Langston do?

4. How does Langston help this family?

5. Where does Langston accept a job teaching English?

(see the answer key)

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