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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. While in Baton Rouge, what does Langston visit?

2. After his first year at Lincoln, where does Hughes rent a room for the summer?

3. What does Langston think about his father?

4. Does Langston read his poetry at this luncheon?

5. How does Langston decide to use his pay from the film?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Langston do after his first year at Lincoln?

2. Why does Hughes' poetry get him into trouble?

3. Describe Langston's poetry-reading tour.

4. What does Langston do with a four hundred dollar prize for "Not Without Laughter?"

5. What does Langston do with the money he earns from the movie?

6. What does Langston do when he travels to New Orleans?

7. What poetry does Hughes write during this summer?

8. What does Langston do when he returns to Harlem?

9. What difficulties exist for Langston after graduation?

10. What happens after Langston returns to New York City?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hughes has a strong work ethic.

Part 1) How is this revealed early in his life? How does he come about this work ethic?

Part 2) How does this affect his art?

Part 3) Would he have been as successful without this curiosity and interest in the world? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Hughes travels to Spain.

Part 1) Why does he travel to Spain? How is this trip foreshadowed?

Part 2) What does this trip reveal about Hughes' character?

Part 3) How does Hughes' time in Spain affect him and those with whom he comes into contact? Why?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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