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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 compare talking with Mr. Barnes about art?
(a) Like drinking fine wine.
(b) Like taking a college class.
(c) Like dining with a food critic.
(d) Like talking business with his father.

2. Why did the manager of the Grand Duc decide to fire Bruce, the chef?
(a) Because no one who worked at the club could get along with him.
(b) Because of his negative attitude and complaints.
(c) Because he was always late for work.
(d) Because customers complained of his food.

3. What did "Negro" mean in the United States?
(a) Someone who was born in Africa and came to America.
(b) Someone who had only Negro blood in his veins.
(c) Someone who had any Negro ancestry.
(d) Someone who was a slave.

4. What was the name of the poem that won Hughes his first poetry prize?
(a) "The Blues Woman."
(b) "The Weary Blues."
(c) "The Black Walking Stick."
(d) "The Black Man's Blues."

5. What was the "mother ship?"
(a) A ship carrying a crew to keep the dead ships in order.
(b) A ship carrying generals and dignitaries to ocean liners.
(c) A ship carrying food and supplies to soldiers at sea.
(d) A ship carrying soldiers to submarine boats.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom did Hughes give copies of his poetry after he won the poetry prize?

2. Where did Hughes go to see the bullfights in Mexico?

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

4. What did people do on Seventh Street in Washington in 1924?

5. Where did Sonya finally find a job?

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