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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. According to Griffin's observations, what do blacks do to make their lives better?
(a) Work menial jobs.
(b) Work together.
(c) Put one another down.
(d) Start new businesses.

2. How does Griffin view the black community at first?
(a) It is filled with scoundrels.
(b) It is more wealthier than he thought.
(c) It is struggling to survive.
(d) It is thriving and carefree.

3. According to Griffin, what do Southern whites say about the relationship between blacks and whites?
(a) It is an abusive relationship.
(b) It is a healthy relationship.
(c) It is an invisible relationship.
(d) It is an unfair relationship.

4. How does Griffin feel as he begins to pass back into white society?
(a) Skeptical and judgmental.
(b) Amazed and disgusted.
(c) Overjoyed and enthusiastic.
(d) Saddened and melancholic.

5. What major theme is introduced in the second section of the book?
(a) Hate within a group.
(b) Life and death.
(c) Solidarity among males.
(d) Hate between blacks and whites.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Griffin discusses with Reverend A. L. Davis and Mr. Gayle?

2. What state does Griffin decide to travel to during the second day of the sixth section of the book?

3. According to Griffin in his conversation with Mr. Gayle, what situation will allow blacks to advance?

4. What does Griffin later learn about the white man who speaks to him in the public space in the third section of the book?

5. How does Griffin remember his past experience in Mobile as a young, white man?

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