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What major theme did Hughes often explore in his poetry?

Who mainly raised Langston Hughes after his parents separated?

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1
Who mainly raised Langston Hughes after his parents separated?
Grandfather
Grandmother
Mather
His uncle
2
What major theme did Hughes often explore in his poetry?
War and politics
Love and marriage
Racial pride and injustice
Nature and science
3
What is one reason Hughes is still remembered today?
He inspired civil rights movements through poetry
He ran for president
He was a scientist
He was a famous singer
4
What was the Harlem Renaissance?
A religious revival
A jazz band
A political movement
A cultural movement of Black art and music
5
What made Hughes’s poetry style unique?
It used complicated language
It used simple language and jazz rhythm
. It ignored music and rhythm
It was written only for scholars
6
How did Hughes use music in his poetry?
He avoided all musical references
He wrote lyrics for pop singers
He included jazz and blues rhythms
He wrote only about opera
7
What was the title of Langston Hughes’s first major poetry book?
Jazz Dreams
The Weary Blues
Not Without Laughter
Dream Variations
8
Why did Hughes travel to other countries like Africa and Europe?
To escape racism
To learn new cultures and support Pan-Africanism
To become a politician
To study music
9
Where was Langston Hughes born?
Chicago, Illinois
Joplin, Missouri
New York City
Atlanta, Georgia
10
Which novel by Hughes focused on family life?
Their Eyes Were Watching God
Without Laughter
Invisible Man
Not Without Laughter