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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, Busboy Poet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One day when Langston and a white friend go to a cafeteria for lunch, how much does his friend's meal cost?
(a) Eight dollars and sixty-five cents.
(b) Forty-five cents.
(c) Five dollars.
(d) Two dollars.

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

3. What is Hughes pleased to find about Africa?
(a) It is not as primitive as the movies had portrayed.
(b) It is as primitive as he expected.
(c) He feels welcome.
(d) The people are kind.

4. Why do the children do this?
(a) They claim to be saved.
(b) They want to assist with the service.
(c) They want to be professional singers.
(d) Their families bring them to church every Sunday.

5. Who is Langston's only friend at Columbia?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Marcos.
(c) Juan.
(d) Chun.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Langston do when he is denied admittance because of his color?

2. Of what is Langston in search when he returns to New York?

3. How is Langston treated in Africa?

4. What does Langston's father say about American blacks and Mexicans?

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

(see the answer key)

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