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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Langston Hughes born?

2. What does Langston do at this revival?

3. What does Hughes do with the books?

4. What is the S.S. West Hesseltine?

5. What does Langston's father say about American blacks and Mexicans?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Langston's father's mind changed, regarding his collegiate studies?

2. How does Langston feel about attending church with the Reeds?

3. What happens when Langston becomes a busboy at the Wardman Park Hotel?

4. Describe Langston's experience in Paris.

5. What takes place during Langston's senior year?

6. Describe Langston's father.

7. How is Langston treated in Africa?

8. Why does Langston move to Cleveland?

9. What happens to Langston when he goes to a cafeteria with a white friend?

10. What influences exist in Langston's life at this point?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hughes travels to Africa.

Part 1) Describe his trip. Does it turn out as he expected? Why or why not?

Part 2) What is ironic about this trip?

Part 3) Why is color so important to various cultures at this time? Is race still important today? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Hughes throws his books over the edge of a ship.

Part 1) Why had a brought the books along? Why does he throw them overboard?

Part 2) What causes this decision? How does this action reflect his view of life and his work?

Part 3) What does this reveal about his beliefs about his trip to Africa?

Essay Topic 3

One of this text's themes regards the division between black and white.

Part 1)How is this theme revealed in Langston's family?

Part 2) How does this theme surface throughout the book?

Part 3) How is there irony in this theme when Langston travels to Africa?

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