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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Alma Mater—Post Script.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Hughes's father finally do for his son?
(a) Sent him home to Cleveland.
(b) Shipped him off to Africa.
(c) Offered to pay for school in Columbia.
(d) Bought him land in Mexico.

2. When did Hughes say he most felt like writing?
(a) When he was very happy.
(b) When he was unhappy.
(c) When he was in love.
(d) When he was isolated from people.

3. What did Hughes consider the "greatest Negro city in the world?"
(a) Harlem.
(b) Manhattan.
(c) Kansas City.
(d) Miami.

4. Who did Hughes think of during his lunch with Mr. Barnes?
(a) His first poetry teacher at Columbia.
(b) His high school art teacher.
(c) His family in New York.
(d) His girlfriend Mary.

5. Who was A'Lelia Walker?
(a) The wife of an important politician.
(b) A singer in a Harlem nightclub.
(c) A patron of the arts who hired Hughes to write for her.
(d) A society woman who gave frequent and grand parties.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who came to Annette's rescue at fight at the Grand Duc?

2. For what was Mr. Barnes known in America?

3. What was the general atmosphere on the S.S. Malone during its journey on the coast of Africa?

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

5. How long was the sail to Africa from New York?

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