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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. How does Langston pass the time in Mexico?
(a) By reading, improving his Spanish, and riding horses.
(b) By working on his autobiography.
(c) By reading and writing.
(d) By playing soccer with other boys in town.

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

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

4. Where will he be joining these people?
(a) In Washington, DC.
(b) In Lincoln, Illinois.
(c) In Chicago, Illinois.
(d) In Cleveland, Ohio.

5. Why is this summer called the 'Red Summer?'
(a) Because the summer has record high temperatures.
(b) Because many Chinese are moving to the country.
(c) Because the fear of Communism has spread like wildfire.
(d) Because of the violence against blacks that ensues in the post war environment.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Langston move to Cleveland?

2. What does Langston learn about his father?

3. Whose poems does Langston like?

4. What does Auntie Reed insist that Langston do?

5. What does Langston's mother want him to do?

(see the answer key)

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