What could a poem writer and a movie director share? More than you think! Langston Hughes began writing poems in high school and soon became one of America's greatest writers. Most of his writing is about his experiences as an African American. He wrote poems about people who worked hard through life but still found things to be happy about. He wrote plays and books about justice for all people, and he wrote kids' books, too. The Sweet and Sour Animal Book is a book of his animal poems. Pictures and photos were used in the book. "Hold fast to dreams" is a line in a famous Hughes poem. That's exactly what he did throughout his life. When Steven Spielberg was in middle school, he wanted to make a film. He had an idea for a movie, but no money. He started a tree-planting business and made his film with the money he earned. Spielberg never stopped making films, even after many film schools refused him. Today he is one of the most popular and important filmmakers in the world. His movies are about people who are adventurous , brave, kind. His characters often fight for what is good. Some of his films are about his Jewish background, such as Schindler's List. Spielberg once said, "I don't dream that much at night because I dream for a living." In different ways, both Hughes and Spielberg have encouraged people of all ages to reach for their dreams. QUESTIONS:

Q1:
1. Who wrote poems?
2. What was the authors name?
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Q2:
1. What did Langston Hughes write about?
2. What was the subject of Langston Hughes' poems?
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Q3:
1. Did Langston Hughes write about justice?
2. Was justice the subject of Langston Hughes' poems?
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Q4:
1. Who did Langston Hughes write about justice for?
2. Who deserved justice according to Langston Hughes?
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Q5:
1. Who did Langston Hughes write for besides the general public?
2. Who else was Langston Hughes target audience, besides people in general?
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Q6:
1. What was a famous line in Langston Hughes' childrens books?
2. What was a well known quotation from Langston Hughes' books for kids?
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Q7:
1. Where does "Hold fast to dreams" come from?
2. What is the source of the quotation "Hold fast to dreams"?
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Q8:
1. Who hoped to make a movie while in middle school?
2. Whose dream was it to film a movie during middle school?
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Q9:
1. Why couldn't Steven Spielberg make a movie?
2. What was preventing Steven Spielberg from directing a film?
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Q10:
1. How did Steven Spielberg earn money?
2. What did Steven Spielberg do to earn cash?
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Q11:
1. Did Steven Spielberg stop making films?
2. Did Steven Spielberg cease making movies?
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Q12:
1. Where is Steven Spielberg now considered most popular?
2. Where has Steven Spielberg made a name for himself?
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Q13:
1. What is Steven Spielberg's background?
2. What ethnicity is Steven Spielberg?
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Q14:
1. Did Steven Spielberg make movies about his Jewish background?
2. Did Steven Spielberg's films touch on his Jewish background?
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