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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19, The Bloody Spanish Earth.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Langston receive for "Not Without Laughter?"
(a) A four thousand dollar prize.
(b) A one thousand dollar prize.
(c) A four hundred dollar prize.
(d) A one hundred dollar prize.

2. What does Langston do on the train ride to Mexico?
(a) He begins his autobiography.
(b) He writes one of his better-known poems, "The Negro Speaks of Rivers."
(c) He writes a letter to his mother.
(d) He thinks about his life.

3. What is the S.S. West Hesseltine?
(a) A cruise ship headed to Africa.
(b) A private yacht headed to Africa.
(c) A freighter headed to Africa.
(d) A sailboat headed to Africa.

4. Who is the founder of Bethune-Cookman?
(a) Marsha Jay Bethune.
(b) Margaret Bethune.
(c) Mary Elizabeth Bethune.
(d) Mary McLeod Bethune.

5. Where does Langston continue to submit plays?
(a) Footlite.
(b) The Karamu.
(c) Broadway.
(d) Hollywood.

Short Answer Questions

1. Does Langston have any interest in poetry?

2. How old is Langston Hughes when his grandmother dies?

3. Who does Langston meet in Ashkhabad?

4. Describe Hughes' family history.

5. How does Langston help this family?

(see the answer key)

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