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

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

3. Where did Hughes find work the summer after his freshman year at Columbia?
(a) At a truck garden on Staten Island.
(b) At a newspaper in Cleveland.
(c) At a newspaper in New York City.
(d) At a bakery in Harlem.

4. Who was the famous bullfighter visiting from Spain when Hughes was in Mexico?
(a) Matador Mejeres.
(b) Matador Huscalla.
(c) Sanchez Mejias.
(d) Serijego Mattillas.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who were George and Ramon?

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

3. Why did Hughes agree to go to Mexico after his high school graduation and meet his father?

4. What did one sailor pass off as French francs in one small French colony African town?

5. What was the name of the dormitory at Columbia in which Hughes lived?

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