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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How is Langston treated in Africa?
(a) He is mistreated because he is American.
(b) He is discriminated against.
(c) He is treated as an African.
(d) He is warmly welcomed.

3. Where is Langston Hughes born?
(a) New York, New York.
(b) Joplin, Mississippi.
(c) Chicago, Illinois.
(d) Cleveland, Ohio.

4. What leads Langston and his father to get into an argument concerning Langston's future?
(a) Langston wants to be a writer.
(b) Langston does not want to go to college.
(c) Langston wants to be a mining engineer.
(d) Langston wants to be a painter.

5. How old is Langston Hughes when his grandmother dies?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Ten.
(c) Fifteen.
(d) Twelve.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do people suppose Langston has because he is black?

2. Who does Langston tell that his sickness derives from a hatred of his father?

3. Of what is Langston an active member?

4. What does Langston do with the money the hotel pays him?

5. What would Langston rather read?

(see the answer key)

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