Understanding Langston Hughes and the Harlem Renaissance
Authored by Michael Hatcher
English
10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was Langston Hughes's role in the Harlem Renaissance?
He was a musician in Harlem.
He was a leading voice and poet.
He was a political activist.
He was a dancer.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a major theme in Hughes's works?
The celebration of African heritage.
The complexity of modern technology.
The adventures in distant lands.
The dynamics of European societies.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which poem by Hughes is noted for celebrating Africa?
The Negro Speaks of Rivers
The Weary Blues
Mother to Son
Dreams
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CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.8
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did jazz and blues influence Hughes's poetry?
They inspired his novels.
They were subjects of his short stories.
They influenced the rhythm of his poetry.
They provided themes for his plays.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.K.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was unique about Hughes's ability to support himself?
He was one of the first African-American authors to do so through writing.
He inherited a large sum of money.
He was supported by a patron.
He had a secondary job in education.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was 'Simple' in Hughes's short stories?
A childhood friend of Hughes.
A political leader.
A fictional character representing ordinary black life.
A musician from Harlem.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.K.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Hughes contribute to the careers of other writers?
By promoting their works.
By teaching writing classes.
By offering critical reviews.
By providing financial support.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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