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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 Hughes do after the end of his freshman year at Columbia?
(a) Returned to Cleveland with his mother.
(b) Moved into Harlem with his mother.
(c) Dropped out of school and looked for work.
(d) Decided he wanted to be a writer.

2. What happened when Hughes picked up Jocko at the pet shop?
(a) He asked the proprietor to keep Jocko there.
(b) He found Jocko was missing.
(c) He was charged $30 for Jocko's care.
(d) He was offered $30 for Jocko.

3. When did Hughes finally leave Mexico to return to America?
(a) October, 1920.
(b) September, 1921.
(c) August, 1921.
(d) September, 1923.

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

5. Why did Hughes turn down Alain Locke's request to meet with him?
(a) He was afraid.
(b) He was busy.
(c) He was angry.
(d) He was frustrated.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Mrs. Dorsey?

2. What happened to the men when the ship crossed the equator?

3. Why did the manager of the Grand Duc decide to fire Bruce, the chef?

4. What neighborhood in Paris did Hughes walk through to look for a job and a place to live?

5. How many fraternities did Hughes pledge for?

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