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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. As what is Langston's mother employed?
(a) A maid.
(b) A teacher.
(c) A nanny.
(d) A cook.

2. Who does Langston tell that his sickness derives from a hatred of his father?
(a) His best friend.
(b) Nobody.
(c) The doctor.
(d) His mother.

3. What does Langston do that evening?
(a) He cries himself to sleep.
(b) He calls his mother.
(c) He prays.
(d) He writes a letter to his mother.

4. Where does Langston accept a job teaching English?
(a) In a private business school and in a girls' finishing school.
(b) In a public university.
(c) In a public school in Mexico City.
(d) In a private all boys' technical college.

5. How does Langston help this family?
(a) With the housework, which included setting hens and driving cows to pasture.
(b) By branding the cattle.
(c) By tutoring their children.
(d) By cooking and cleaning.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Langston attend high school?

2. What would Langston rather read?

3. What does he do during this activity?

4. Who will Langston be joining?

5. What does Langston do when he hears how much his food will cost?

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