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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 Hughes decide to move from his apartment to an attic room up the hill?
(a) Because he decided to move to Italy.
(b) Because he finally made enough money to afford a better apartment.
(c) Because he missed Mary and needed to leave their apartment.
(d) Because Bob, the drug addict, was frightening him.

2. Where did Hughes finally find a job?
(a) At a hotel as a bellboy.
(b) At a little club as the doorman.
(c) At a restaurant as a cook.
(d) At a library shelving books.

3. What was the general atmosphere on the S.S. Malone during its journey on the coast of Africa?
(a) Mostly angry, hostile, and dangerous.
(b) Mostly jovial, friendly, and fun.
(c) Mostly boring, hot, and hostile.
(d) Mostly sad, meloncholy, and depressing.

4. Who was shot by the German brewery-master at James Hughes's house in Mexico?
(a) Frau Schultz and Gerta.
(b) Frau Schultz and Lotte.
(c) Lotte and Gerta.
(d) A neighbor and his wife.

5. Who did Hughes think of during his lunch with Mr. Barnes?
(a) His girlfriend Mary.
(b) His family in New York.
(c) His high school art teacher.
(d) His first poetry teacher at Columbia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Hughes consider the "greatest Negro city in the world?"

2. What happened to the S. S. Malone on its voyage home from Africa?

3. Where did Hughes meet Sonya?

4. About what incident did Hughes write the poem "African Fog?"

5. Who took over Hughes's English classes when he left Mexico?

(see the answer key)

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