Langston Hughes

Where was Langston Hughes born?

• Missouri

• New York

• Ohio

• Mexico

Who inspired Langston to love literature?

• His mother

• His father

• His grandmother

• His grandfather

What decade was the Harlem Renaissance in?

• 1900s

• 1940s

• 1920s

• 1960s

What did not "blossom" in the Harlem Renaissance?

• arts

• music

• literature

• food

When was Langston Hughes born?

• Feb. 1st, 1902

• Jan. 17th, 1892

• Feb. 1st, 1907

• March 9th, 1918

What college did Langston 1st attend?

• Spellman

• Columbia

• Lincoln

• Oxford

What was Langston's 1st major published poem?

• The Negro Speaks of Rivers

• The Negro Speaks of Fear

• The Negro Speaks of Days

• The Negro Speaks of Roads

Which of the following formats did Langston NOT write in?

• Poetry

• Plays

• Novels

• Popular songs

Which sentence best summarizes the selection?

• Langston Hughes was a wonderful writer.

• One of the most famous poets of the Harlem Renaissance was Langston Hughes.

• Langston Hughes was a popular African-American writer and main figure of the Harlem Renaissance.

• Langston Hughes had many difficulties throughout his life, but prevailed to become a famous writer during the Harlem Renaissance.

When did Langston Hughes die?

• May 22nd 1967

• April 1st 1945

• March 3rd, 1955

• June 11th, 1930