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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, Twenty-One,Tragedy at Toluca—Time to Leave.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who were all but one of the six passengers aboard the S.S Malone?
(a) Nordic missionaries.
(b) Spanish missionaries.
(c) Dutch settlers.
(d) English statesmen.

2. Who took over Hughes's English classes when he left Mexico?
(a) A woman from Arkansas.
(b) James Hughes.
(c) A woman in the village.
(d) Frau Schultz.

3. What was the "mother ship?"
(a) A ship carrying a crew to keep the dead ships in order.
(b) A ship carrying generals and dignitaries to ocean liners.
(c) A ship carrying soldiers to submarine boats.
(d) A ship carrying food and supplies to soldiers at sea.

4. Which of Hughes's relatives became Dean of the first law school at Howard University?
(a) His grandmother's brother.
(b) His grandfather's brother.
(c) His grandfather.
(d) His great uncle.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Hughes when he sailed away from America?

2. How did Hughes's father feel about Negroes?

3. What was the S.S. Malone's only port of call in the Azores?

4. How many fraternities did Hughes pledge for?

5. Why was the dormitory director at Columbia reluctant to give Hughes his room?

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