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What aspect of racial segregation is symbolized by the kitchen in Langston Hughes's poem?
What aspect of racial segregation is symbolized by the kitchen in Langston Hughes's poem?
- Social hierarchy
- Inequality in employment opportunities
- Racial inequality (correct)
- Discrimination in dining establishments
Why were African-American domestic employees not acknowledged as part of the family or household despite forming close bonds?
Why were African-American domestic employees not acknowledged as part of the family or household despite forming close bonds?
- Lack of interaction with the family
- Racial biases and discrimination (correct)
- They preferred to keep their distance
- Their work schedule didn't align with family time
What social issue is central to Langston Hughes's poem 'I, Too'?
What social issue is central to Langston Hughes's poem 'I, Too'?
- Religious intolerance
- Class discrimination
- Gender inequality
- Racial inequality (correct)
In what decade did Langston Hughes play a key role in the Harlem Renaissance?
In what decade did Langston Hughes play a key role in the Harlem Renaissance?
What inspired Langston Hughes to write 'I, Too'?
What inspired Langston Hughes to write 'I, Too'?
Which of the following best summarizes the speaker's transformation in Langston Hughes's poem?
Which of the following best summarizes the speaker's transformation in Langston Hughes's poem?
What does the speaker in the text vow to do in response to racism and segregation?
What does the speaker in the text vow to do in response to racism and segregation?
How does the poem suggest black people can combat racism?
How does the poem suggest black people can combat racism?
What does the speaker hope white people will eventually recognize about black contributions to American culture?
What does the speaker hope white people will eventually recognize about black contributions to American culture?
What is the kitchen primarily used as a symbol of within the text?
What is the kitchen primarily used as a symbol of within the text?
What is the ultimate message of the poem regarding racism according to the text?
What is the ultimate message of the poem regarding racism according to the text?
How does the speaker view the kitchen in relation to cultural identity?
How does the speaker view the kitchen in relation to cultural identity?
