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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 boring, hot, and hostile.
(c) Mostly jovial, friendly, and fun.
(d) Mostly angry, hostile, and dangerous.

2. Who was Captain Ralph Quarles?
(a) Hughes's maternal great-grandfather.
(b) Captain of the ship on which the Hughes came to America.
(c) Hughes's paternal great-grandfather.
(d) Captain of the S.S. Malone.

3. How many fraternities did Hughes pledge for?
(a) Two, both black fraternities.
(b) None, he dropped out of college.
(c) One, his friend Craig's fraternity.
(d) None, he was not invited to pledge for any.

4. Where was Hughes's ship traveling to when he left America?
(a) South America.
(b) India.
(c) Africa.
(d) Anartica.

5. What was the name of Hughes's horse at his father's house?
(a) Taco.
(b) Maria.
(c) Tiny.
(d) Tito.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the famous poem Hughes wrote on the train trip to Mexico?

2. How did Hughes feel when he arrived in Harlem for the first time?

3. When did Hughes finally leave Mexico to return to America?

4. Who was Auntie Reed and Uncle Reed?

5. How did Hughes feel about Columbia once he started college there?

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