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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Italy—Poetry is Practical.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Hughes obtain a sleeping car in San Antonio on his way to Cleveland?
(a) He lied about his age.
(b) He paid the conductor extra for the room.
(c) He spoke Spanish and was assumed to be Mexican.
(d) He pretended to be Mexican.

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

3. Where did Hughes stay when he arrived in Italy?
(a) Estavilla.
(b) Manchego.
(c) Place de'Cello.
(d) Denzenzano.

4. On his first day in Paris, where did Hughes go?
(a) To a hotel.
(b) To the Louvre.
(c) To the Royal Library.
(d) To an opera performance.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many ports along the west African shore did the S.S. Malone visit?

2. What famous dance did the black dancers from America bring with them to Paris?

3. What was Marcus Garvey known as in Africa?

4. Who was Mrs. Dorsey?

5. What did Dr. Locke offer to do for Hughes while both men were in Italy?

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