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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. In New Orleans, what job does Hughes take?
(a) As a petty officer on a freighter to Havana.
(b) A job as a petty officer on a freighter traveling to Cuba.
(c) As a mess boy on a freighter traveling to Cuba.
(d) A job as a mess boy on a freighter traveling to Havana.

2. What does Mrs. Bethune ask Langston to do for her students?
(a) Encourage them to be writers.
(b) Read some of his poetry to them.
(c) Teach them a poetry lesson.
(d) Write a poem about them.

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

4. What has Langston's mother just done?
(a) Divorced his father.
(b) Moved in with her sister.
(c) Had another child.
(d) Remarried.

5. After they return to New York City, what does Langston begin planning?
(a) A poetry-reading tour.
(b) A tour in Asia.
(c) A trip to Paris.
(d) Another job on a ship.

Short Answer Questions

1. What job does Langston have on his first ship?

2. What does Langston learn about his father?

3. Where is Langston Hughes born?

4. How does Mary make her living?

5. When do Langston and his friend set off for the South?

(see the answer key)

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