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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 22, Simple Speaks His Mind.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Langston move to Cleveland?
(a) Langston's stepfather finds work at a steel mill.
(b) Langston wants to attend Central High School.
(c) Langston's mother has found work as a maid.
(d) Langston's father finds work at a steel mill.

2. Where are Hughes' plays performed?
(a) At the Wintergarden.
(b) At Karamu.
(c) At the Croswell.
(d) At Footlite.

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

4. What does Langston think about his father?
(a) He should write to him soon.
(b) He wonders what he is up to.
(c) He misses him.
(d) He never wants to see him again.

5. Why are Hughes and the crew sent to Odessa?
(a) In order to film shots that resemble the Russian countryside.
(b) In order to film some footage of a southern town.
(c) In order to film some cotton-picking scenes.
(d) In order to film shots that show villagers working in the fields.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Langston pass the time in Mexico?

2. With what is Hughes' poetry often infused?

3. Into what language are Langston's poems translated?

4. How does this person feel about Langston's poem, "Goodbye Christ?"

5. Why is this summer called the 'Red Summer?'

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