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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, I've Known Rivers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who takes Langston in?
(a) The Reeds.
(b) The DeVanes.
(c) The Smiths.
(d) The Campbells.

2. What does Langston do that evening?
(a) He writes a letter to his mother.
(b) He calls his mother.
(c) He prays.
(d) He cries himself to sleep.

3. Describe Hughes' family history.
(a) Abusive.
(b) Exciting.
(c) Uneducated.
(d) Mixed.

4. What does Langston do when he is denied admittance because of his color?
(a) He complains to the management.
(b) He begins watching movies at the opera house.
(c) He stays at home.
(d) He runs away.

5. What does Langston do on the train ride to Mexico?
(a) He writes a letter to his mother.
(b) He begins his autobiography.
(c) He writes one of his better-known poems, "The Negro Speaks of Rivers."
(d) He thinks about his life.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Langston help this family?

2. What does Langston learn at this community center?

3. As what is Langston's mother employed?

4. After another separation with his stepfather, what does Hughes' mother do?

5. Has Langston become interested in writing?

(see the answer key)

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