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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, Big Sea, Don't Hit a Woman—Distinguished Visitor.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Hughes's ship bring to Africa?
(a) Furniture, machinery, clothing, and Hollywood films.
(b) Machinery, tools, canned goods, and Hollywood films.
(c) Clothing, flour, canned goods, and Hollywood films.
(d) Machinery, furniture, canned goods, and Hollywood films.

2. About what incident did Hughes write the poem "African Fog?"
(a) Black boatmen unloading cargo in the fog and singing their songs.
(b) Men singing while they loaded cattle onto the S.S.Malone.
(c) Oarsmen singing as the S.S. Malone took up anchor and left the port.
(d) Black men singing as the captain rang evening bells.

3. Why did Hughes turn down Alain Locke's request to meet with him?
(a) He was afraid.
(b) He was frustrated.
(c) He was angry.
(d) He was busy.

4. Why did the manager of the Grand Duc decide to fire Bruce, the chef?
(a) Because he was always late for work.
(b) Because of his negative attitude and complaints.
(c) Because no one who worked at the club could get along with him.
(d) Because customers complained of his food.

5. Where did Hughes go to see the bullfights in Mexico?
(a) Maderia.
(b) Mexico City.
(c) Tucales.
(d) Guatalahara.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much was Hughes supposed to win by spending the night on the haunted ship?

2. What famous dance did the black dancers from America bring with them to Paris?

3. Where did Hughes find work the summer after his freshman year at Columbia?

4. What did Locke want to talk with Hughes about during their lunch together in Paris?

5. Why did Hughes decide to move from his apartment to an attic room up the hill?

(see the answer key)

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