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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, Big Sea, Africa—Standee.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Hughes want to see performing at the Metropolitan Opera House upon his return to New York?
(a) Eleonora Duse.
(b) Ellen Mayfield.
(c) Eleonore Danton.
(d) Ilene Austin.

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

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

4. Where did Hughes, his mother, and his grandmother go to meet his father?
(a) California.
(b) Mexico.
(c) Cuba.
(d) Kentucky.

5. What was Marcus Garvey known as in Africa?
(a) The man who would liberate the black man in America.
(b) The man who would bring Africans to America as free men.
(c) The man who would stop unfair trade packages between Africa and other countries.
(d) The man who would unify the black world and free Africa.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Hughes's job on the ship across the ocean?

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

3. What was Sandy Hook?

4. Why did Hughes turn down Alain Locke's request to meet with him?

5. What rivers were on Hughes's mind when he wrote his famous poem on the way to Mexico?

(see the answer key)

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