Langston Hughes Poetry Quiz

What is the central theme of the poem 'Harlem'?

• Love and romance

• Struggle and hardship

• Nature and beauty

• Adventure and exploration

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What literary movement was Langston Hughes a central figure in?

• Romanticism

• Harlem Renaissance

• Transcendentalism

• Realism

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What does the poet compare a deferred dream to in the poem?

• A raisin in the sun

• A flower in bloom

• A river flowing

• A bird in flight

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What does the poem suggest happens to a deferred dream?

• It disappears completely

• It explodes

• It becomes a reality

• It turns into a nightmare

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What does the line 'Or fester like a sore—' suggest about a deferred dream?

• It brings joy and happiness

• It remains unchanged

• It becomes painful and infected

• It heals over time

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What is the overall tone of the poem 'Harlem'?

• Hopeful and optimistic

• Melancholic and frustrated

• Joyful and celebratory

• Serene and peaceful

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What is the significance of the title 'Harlem' in the context of the poem?

• It represents a time period

• It has no significance

• It symbolizes a place of hope

• It refers to a specific person

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