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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, Big Sea, Don't Hit a Woman—Distinguished Visitor.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the manager of the Grand Duc decide to fire Bruce, the chef?
(a) Because customers complained of his food.
(b) Because no one who worked at the club could get along with him.
(c) Because of his negative attitude and complaints.
(d) Because he was always late for work.

2. What did one sailor pass off as French francs in one small French colony African town?
(a) Danish Krona.
(b) United Cigar Store coupons.
(c) British pound notes.
(d) United Flour and Tea coupons.

3. How many fraternities did Hughes pledge for?
(a) Two, both black fraternities.
(b) One, his friend Craig's fraternity.
(c) None, he dropped out of college.
(d) None, he was not invited to pledge for any.

4. What happened to the men when the ship crossed the equator?
(a) They were given brandy to drink and initiaited into "The Neptune Society."
(b) They were baptized in salt water, shaved, and initiated into "The Sons of Neptune."
(c) They were covered in oil and tossed into the ocean.
(d) They were thrown into the salt water and initiated into the "Neptune Society."

5. With whom did Hughes stay his first night in New York City?
(a) His mother and stepfather who met him there.
(b) Friends he knew from teaching English in Mexico.
(c) Two Mexicans he had met on the ship.
(d) No one, he stayed by himself in a hotel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Hughes find a job when he returned to New York?

2. Who was Rayford Logan?

3. What is the name of the famous poem Hughes wrote on the train trip to Mexico?

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

5. Who was Mrs. Dorsey?

(see the answer key)

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