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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. When he returned to Harlem in January of 1938, what does Langston do?
(a) He helps build a theater for blacks called the Harlem Suitcase Theater.
(b) He protests the war.
(c) He writes a play.
(d) He runs the Harlem Suitcase Theater.

2. When do Langston and his friend set off for the South?
(a) October of 1941.
(b) October of 1931.
(c) October of 1921.
(d) October of 1951.

3. Where will he be joining these people?
(a) In Chicago, Illinois.
(b) In Washington, DC.
(c) In Lincoln, Illinois.
(d) In Cleveland, Ohio.

4. Into what language are Langston's poems translated?
(a) Chinese.
(b) Uzbek.
(c) Japanese.
(d) Russian.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Langston sneak into the medical school building?

2. About what is Hughes to report?

3. Does Langston have any interest in poetry?

4. Describe Hughes' family history.

5. To where do Langston and his mother move back?

(see the answer key)

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