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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through November 8, 1959 (pages 17-38).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. While Griffin is traveling on public transportation, a white woman looks at Griffin. What type of emotion does Griffin feel this look conveys?
(a) Confusion.
(b) Sympathy.
(c) Disgust.
(d) Hatred.

3. Where does Griffin decide to eat dinner in the second section of the book?
(a) The YMCA.
(b) Sterling Williams' house.
(c) A white restaurant.
(d) A cafe.

4. How do the other whites react to Griffin's interaction with the white woman on public transportation?
(a) They are angry.
(b) They spit on him.
(c) They leave.
(d) They ignore it.

5. During Griffin's first encounter with a white man, how does the white man act toward Griffin?
(a) He completely ignores Griffin.
(b) He spits on Griffin's feet.
(c) He asks Griffin where he is from.
(d) He looks at Griffin strangely.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which authorities does Griffin decide to notify initially about his project?

2. At the end of the first section of the book, how does Griffin's commentary change?

3. After his transformation, where does Griffin's first encounter with a white man take place?

4. Which of these best describes the methods Griffin uses to darken his skin?

5. In what year was Black Like Me originally published?

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