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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. How did Dr. Alain Locke find Hughes in Paris?
(a) He got his address from the magazine Crisis.
(b) He looked him up in the phone book.
(c) He spoke with Hughes' mother in New York.
(d) He found out from Sonya.

2. What was the name of the children's play Hughes wrote and published in the "Brownie Book"?
(a) "The Gold Watch."
(b) "The Gold Piece."
(c) "The Golden Fish."
(d) "The Golden Horse."

3. To whom did Hughes give copies of his poetry after he won the poetry prize?
(a) James Dickenson.
(b) Alfred Locke.
(c) Carl Van Vechten.
(d) George Emerson.

4. How did Hughes learn to wait tables and serve drinks?
(a) Bruce taught him after the fight at the bar.
(b) Luigi and Romeo taught him at the Grand Duc.
(c) No one; he already knew how to do this.
(d) Bricktop Ada Smith taught him in her downtime.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did Hughes live in Washington D.C.?

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

3. What was the name of Hughes's horse at his father's house?

4. Where did the S.S. Malone finally put in?

5. How many fraternities did Hughes pledge for?

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