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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section XI: Madam to You.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Hughes dedicate "Selected Poems of Langston Hughes" to?
(a) His uncle, Malcom.
(b) His cousin, Flora.
(c) His father, Langston.
(d) Martin Luther King, Jr.

2. In "Little Old Letter," the speaker claims never to have been so lonely since when?
(a) Since she was first left with a babysitter.
(b) Since she found out she was adopted.
(c) Since she was born black.
(d) Since she first moved out on her own.

3. What in particular does the speaker need a dime for in "Down and Out"?
(a) To see a movie.
(b) Cleaning supplies.
(c) A beer.
(d) New shoes.

4. What does the speaker claim is such a bore in "Ennui"?
(a) Being poor.
(b) Chores.
(c) Snores.
(d) Stores.

5. What does the speaker claim the wine-maiden's lips are as sweet as in "Midnight Dancer"?
(a) Honey.
(b) Molasses.
(c) Purple dew.
(d) Sugar.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does the speaker NOT claim to have been in "Negro"?

2. What is the little girl dreaming of in "To Be Somebody"?

3. What did the speaker's lover also pawn when he/she pawned the speaker's watch?

4. What does the speaker comment about one's sweetheart in "Reverie on the Harlem River"?

5. In "Angels Wings," what does the speaker say the angel's wings are as white as?

(see the answer key)

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