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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Spectacles in Color—Not Without Laughter.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Hughes say was the one professor who he was interested in at Columbia?
(a) Mr. Wasson.
(b) Mr. Wagner.
(c) Mr. Watson.
(d) Mr. Williams.

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

3. What did Locke want to talk with Hughes about during their lunch together in Paris?
(a) He wanted to talk to Hughes about literary life in Paris.
(b) He wanted to learn more about the Left Bank in Paris.
(c) He wanted to read some of Hughes's poetry.
(d) He wanted to offer Hughes a job in New York.

4. Where was Hughes's ship traveling to when he left America?
(a) Anartica.
(b) South America.
(c) Africa.
(d) India.

5. Who was Bruce?
(a) The maitre'd at Zelli's.
(b) The bellman at Hughes' hotel.
(c) The bouncer at the Grand Duc.
(d) The cook at the Grand Duc.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Hughes bump into in New Orleans from his days in Harlem?

2. Who was shot by the German brewery-master at James Hughes's house in Mexico?

3. With whom did Hughes stay his first night in New York City?

4. What did the sailors do on the first day out of the harbor on the way to Africa?

5. How many fraternities did Hughes pledge for?

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