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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16, Around the World.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what does he spend his money?
(a) College courses.
(b) The theater and a train ticket to Washington.
(c) Books.
(d) A train ticket for his mother to come visit.

2. When does Langston's mother send for him?
(a) When he is twelve.
(b) When he is fourteen.
(c) When he is ten.
(d) When he is eight.

3. When Fire is finally published at the end of the summer, how is it received?
(a) With negative reviews.
(b) With mixed reviews.
(c) With hostile reviews.
(d) With positive reviews.

4. Why does Langston become depressed?
(a) He is treated worse in the south than in the north.
(b) Racism is stronger now than a few years ago.
(c) Racism he witnesses even in the midst of disaster.
(d) He is still treated unequally.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Langston Hughes born?

2. How does Mary make her living?

3. What do the children do one by one?

4. What does Langston think about the box of books he has brought for this journey?

5. Who does Langston meet in Ashkhabad?

(see the answer key)

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