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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. Where does Langston accept a job teaching English?
(a) In a public school in Mexico City.
(b) In a public university.
(c) In a private all boys' technical college.
(d) In a private business school and in a girls' finishing school.

2. What does Langston find to still be prevalent when he visits his mother?
(a) Open jobs.
(b) Wealth.
(c) Jim Crow laws.
(d) Unemployment.

3. How are his first few months in this city?
(a) Difficult.
(b) Sad.
(c) Exciting.
(d) Boring.

4. While in Baton Rouge, what does Langston visit?
(a) A prison.
(b) A camp for refugees.
(c) A jazz concert hall.
(d) Members of the Black Renaissance.

5. How does Fisk College reward Hughes for reading his poems at their college?
(a) In a large fee.
(b) With free college tuition.
(c) With a thank you dinner.
(d) With an article in the local paper.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are Hughes' plays performed?

2. Where will he be joining these people?

3. When does Langston return to the United States?

4. Of what is Langston an active member?

5. Where does Langston's father offer to take Langston?

(see the answer key)

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