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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. Who is Jesse B. Simple?
(a) A character in one of Langston's poems.
(b) One of Langston's characters.
(c) Langston's best friend.
(d) A member of the Black Renaissance that Langston had met.

2. Where does Langston tour for the entirety of the summer?
(a) Mexico.
(b) The American West.
(c) The American Southwest.
(d) The American South.

3. What does Langston do at the end of the summer?
(a) He stays in Mexico.
(b) He returns to the United States.
(c) He visits friends in Paris.
(d) He attends Columbia University.

4. The result of Hughes' time spent writing in this place is what?
(a) A book of poetry.
(b) A play.
(c) A book of short stories.
(d) An autobiography.

5. As what is Langston's mother employed?
(a) A teacher.
(b) A cook.
(c) A nanny.
(d) A maid.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are Hughes' plays performed?

2. Who will Langston be joining?

3. How is Mary Langston a proud woman?

4. That spring, where is Langston invited to spend the summer?

5. High school has readied him for college. Does Langston have a chance of going on with his education?

(see the answer key)

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