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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After crossing into the country, why is Langston denied a sleeping car on the train?
(a) There are not enough sleeping cars.
(b) He does not have enough money.
(c) He is too young to have a sleeping car.
(d) He is black.

2. What is Hughes pleased to find about Africa?
(a) It is as primitive as he expected.
(b) The people are kind.
(c) He feels welcome.
(d) It is not as primitive as the movies had portrayed.

3. Where will he be joining these people?
(a) In Cleveland, Ohio.
(b) In Chicago, Illinois.
(c) In Washington, DC.
(d) In Lincoln, Illinois.

4. What does he do during this activity?
(a) He laughs and makes fun of the reading.
(b) He becomes bored and starts rolling his eyes and giggling.
(c) He refuses to sing.
(d) He trips and drops the candle.

5. By whom is Langston greatly influenced?
(a) Helen Chestnutt.
(b) Carrie Walnutt.
(c) Mary Hazelnutt.
(d) Sally Pecan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Langston's mother make him do at church?

2. What does Langston's mother write?

3. How much does Langston's meal cost him?

4. What happens during a revival?

5. What do people suppose Langston has because he is black?

(see the answer key)

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