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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. That spring, where is Langston invited to spend the summer?
(a) With his father in Cleveland, Ohio.
(b) With his father in Memphis, Tennessee.
(c) With his father in Toluca, Mexico.
(d) With his stepfather in Chicago, Illinois.

2. Who takes Langston in?
(a) The Campbells.
(b) The DeVanes.
(c) The Smiths.
(d) The Reeds.

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

4. After a while, when Langston stops going to classes, in what does he become more interested?
(a) Music.
(b) Harlem.
(c) Singing.
(d) Brooklyn.

5. Who will Langston be joining?
(a) His mother, stepfather, and half-brother.
(b) His mother, stepfather, and stepbrother.
(c) His mother.
(d) His mother and aunt.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Langston know this influential woman?

2. Who is Langston's only friend at Columbia?

3. What does Langston's mother make him do at church?

4. What does he do during this activity?

5. What leads Langston and his father to get into an argument concerning Langston's future?

(see the answer key)

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