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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Africa.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Hughes do with the books?
(a) He throws them into the sea.
(b) He gives them away.
(c) He rereads them.
(d) He puts them in a crate.

3. What does Langston do when he hears how much his food will cost?
(a) He throws his food at the server.
(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 storms out of the cafeteria.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Langston's grandmother take Langston to hear at the university?

2. Who takes Langston in?

3. Of what is Langston an active member?

4. Where does Langston accept a job teaching English?

5. What does Langston learn at this community center?

(see the answer key)

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