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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. What did the men in Africa say to Hughes when he tried to talk to them about Marcus Garvey?
(a) They said "you are a traitor, you are not African!"
(b) They said, "you are lying to us, the South is not like AFrica!"
(c) THey said, "we do not care how difficult things are in other countries!"
(d) They said "you, white man! You, white man!"

2. Who was Rayford Logan?
(a) The man Hughes met in Paris who helped Hughes find a job.
(b) The man Hughes introduced to Sonya.
(c) The man Hughes met at Howard University who had published Hughes's work.
(d) The man Hughes used as a reference to get a job at the Sorbonne.

3. What souvenir did Hughes jump in the bullfighting ring just after the fight to get?
(a) Golden banderillas.
(b) Golden sword handle.
(c) The matador's hat.
(d) The matador's cape.

4. Where was Hughes when he was refused service at the train station soda fountain?
(a) Cleveland.
(b) San Antonio.
(c) Memphis.
(d) St. Louis.

5. What was Bruce the chef's reaction to being fired from the Grand Duc?
(a) He clamly walked out of the back door and set the back of the building on fire.
(b) He left without saying a word to anyone.
(c) He threatened the boss with a sharp kitchen knife, frightening customers away.
(d) He screamed at the boss and threw a chair at him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Hughes obtain a sleeping car in San Antonio on his way to Cleveland?

2. What famous dance did the black dancers from America bring with them to Paris?

3. Where did Hughes go to see the bullfights in Mexico?

4. Why did Hughes decide to move from his apartment to an attic room up the hill?

5. Who was Florence?

(see the answer key)

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