Langston Hughes Quiz

When was Langston Hughes born?

• 1895

• 1902

• 1912

• 1920

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Langston Hughes was a prominent figure in which cultural movement?

• The Beat Generation

• The Harlem Renaissance

• The Lost Generation

• The Jazz Age

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What was Langston Hughes' full birth name?

• James Langston Hughes

• James Mercer Langston Hughes

• Langston Washington Hughes

• Langston Johnson Hughes

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Where was Langston Hughes born?

• New York, New York

• Joplin, Missouri

• Chicago, Illinois

• Baltimore, Maryland

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Langston Hughes is best known for his work in which literary genre?

• Science Fiction

• Poetry

• Mystery Novels

• Travel Writing

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Which university did Langston Hughes attend?

• Harvard University

• Columbia University

• University of Chicago

• Howard University

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Which famous poem did Langston Hughes write that starts with "What happens to a dream deferred?"

• The Weary Blues

• I, Too

• Harlem

• Dream Variations

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In which year did Langston Hughes pass away?

• 1957

• 1967

• 1977

• 1987

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What was the name of Langston Hughes' first published book of poetry?

• Montage of a Dream Deferred

• The Big Sea

• The Weary Blues

• Not Without Laughter

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Langston Hughes traveled extensively during his lifetime. Which of the following countries did he NOT visit?

• Russia

• Spain

• Brazil

• Australia

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