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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through When the Negro Was In Vogue—Nigger Heaven.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Florence?
(a) Florence Embry, the singer at the Grand Duc.
(b) Florence Nightingale, the writer from Paris.
(c) Florence McCay, the singer at Zelli's.
(d) Florence Henderson, the actress from America.

2. Where did Zora Neale Hurston attend college?
(a) Barnard.
(b) Newcomb.
(c) Smith.
(d) New York University.

3. On his first day in Paris, where did Hughes go?
(a) To an opera performance.
(b) To the Louvre.
(c) To the Royal Library.
(d) To a hotel.

4. Who did Hughes say was the one professor who he was interested in at Columbia?
(a) Mr. Watson.
(b) Mr. Wagner.
(c) Mr. Wasson.
(d) Mr. Williams.

5. What was the "mother ship?"
(a) A ship carrying soldiers to submarine boats.
(b) A ship carrying generals and dignitaries to ocean liners.
(c) A ship carrying a crew to keep the dead ships in order.
(d) A ship carrying food and supplies to soldiers at sea.

Short Answer Questions

1. What famous author wrote the book "cane?"

2. What area of the country was discussed by Harlem artists as the new place to live?

3. How did Hughes feel about Columbia once he started college there?

4. What happened when Hughes picked up Jocko at the pet shop?

5. Who was Bruce?

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