Which of the following would be the least necessary to include in a summary of Langston Hughes’s writing career?
The Weary Blues Questions

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7th Grade
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Margaret Anderson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Hughes’ poem “The Weary Blues” won first prize in the Opportunity magazine literary competition in 1925.
Hughes was among the first to use jazz rhythms and dialect to depict the life of urban blacks in his work.
She died in his early teens though, so Langston went to live with his mother.
Hughes graduated from Lincoln in 1929 and published his first novel, Not Without Laughter.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following was NOT a job Hughes held, according to the selection?
Busboy
Steward
Chef
Writer
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Which piece of literature is quoted where Hughes’ ashes are located?
The Weary Blues
The Ways of White Folks
The Big Sea
“The Negro Speaks of Rivers”
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What was the role of “Simple” in Langston Hughes’s work?
He was a character who portrayed the typical white man to address issues.
He was a character who portrayed the typical Black man to address issues.
He was a character who portrayed a young Langston Hughes.
He was a character who portrayed Langston Hughes’ son.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
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.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What role did Carl Sandburg and Walt Whitman play in Hughes’ life?
They helped him get his first works published.
They inspired him to write poetry.
They were great teachers of his.
They encouraged him to submit his work to contests.
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