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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through November 24- December 4, 1959 (pages 102-139).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Griffin discusses with Reverend A. L. Davis and Mr. Gayle?
(a) How to improve the YMCA.
(b) The "problem" of blacks.
(c) His project and its details.
(d) Housing options.

2. What is the name of the well-dressed black man who gets on the bus at one of its stops?
(a) Alexander.
(b) Christophe.
(c) Louis.
(d) Beau.

3. What does Griffin do to his skin to help get rid of some of the color?
(a) Coats himself with oatmeal.
(b) Takes his medication.
(c) Rubs his skin raw.
(d) Runs around town to sweat.

4. Why, as Griffin learns, should he not look at a white woman?
(a) It is considered a submissive gesture.
(b) It is considered friendly.
(c) It will be taken as a compliment.
(d) It will be taken as a sexual advance.

5. Where does the well-dressed black man say his mother is from?
(a) France.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Haiti.
(d) Portugal.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the well-dressed black man act toward the other blacks?

2. What does Griffin give the wife of the young black man?

3. At the beginning of the sixth section of the book, how does Griffin decide to leave Mobile?

4. At the beginning of the second section of the book, how is Griffin feeling emotionally?

5. How many rooms are in the home of the young black man who befriends Griffin in the sixth section of the book?

(see the answer key)

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