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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16, Around the World.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 private all boys' technical college.
(d) In a public school in Mexico City.

2. Why is Langston's summer in Toluca not a bad one?
(a) His father is rarely around.
(b) His father encourages him to write.
(c) He makes many friends.
(d) His father is around most of the time.

3. What does Langston's mother write?
(a) Verse for church programs.
(b) Plays.
(c) Sermons for church.
(d) Musicals.

4. How does Langston's father try to convince Langston to come to Mexico for the summer?
(a) He hints at getting full custody.
(b) He hints at an opportunity to pursue a college education.
(c) He offers to pay his way.
(d) He will buy him a new car.

5. When Fire is finally published at the end of the summer, how is it received?
(a) With positive reviews.
(b) With mixed reviews.
(c) With negative reviews.
(d) With hostile reviews.

Short Answer Questions

1. After crossing into the country, why is Langston denied a sleeping car on the train?

2. What courses does Hughes take?

3. Why do the children do this?

4. Who will Langston be joining?

5. Why are Hughes and the crew sent to Odessa?

(see the answer key)

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