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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what does Hughes become interested?
(a) Dance.
(b) Writing.
(c) Theater.
(d) Social issues.

2. Why does Langston sneak into the medical school building?
(a) He wants to be a doctor.
(b) He needs a doctor.
(c) He wants to steal medical supplies.
(d) To watch students dissect cadavers.

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

4. How does Mary make her living?
(a) By renting rooms to college students who went to the University of Kansas.
(b) By cooking, cleaning, and washing for rich white families.
(c) By waitressing in a small diner.
(d) By working as a professor at the University of Kansas.

5. What happens during a revival?
(a) Langston finally attends church with the Reeds.
(b) The entire congregaton prays for the souls of the children.
(c) Langston accepts Jesus as his savior.
(d) The children of the congregation are baptized.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Langston tell that his sickness derives from a hatred of his father?

2. Where does Langston accept a job teaching English?

3. What is Hughes' job aboard the S.S. West Hesseltine?

4. What does Langston do when he hears how much his food will cost?

5. By whom is Langston greatly influenced?

(see the answer key)

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