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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Africa.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Langston shows up to claim his room key at Columbia?
(a) He is given a key and a roommate.
(b) He is told that he will be staying off campus.
(c) He is told that blacks are not allowed in the dormitories.
(d) He is given a key to a small, closet-sized room.

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

3. As what is Langston's mother employed?
(a) A maid.
(b) A nanny.
(c) A teacher.
(d) A cook.

4. After another separation with his stepfather, what does Hughes' mother do?
(a) She moves to Washington.
(b) She moves to New York.
(c) She moves to Chicago.
(d) She moves to Alabama.

5. In what community center does Langston become involved?
(a) The Croswell.
(b) The Karamu House.
(c) The Huron Playhouse.
(d) The Carousel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Langston do at this revival?

2. Where does Langston's father offer to take Langston?

3. What happens during a revival?

4. What does Langston's mother write?

5. What does Langston learn at this community center?

(see the answer key)

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