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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through November 10-12 1959 (pages 38-44).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After his transformation, where does Griffin's first encounter with a white man take place?
(a) A streetcar.
(b) In the street.
(c) A restaurant.
(d) On the bus.

2. Which of these is not a reaction of Griffin's wife when he tells her of his plan?
(a) She is shocked.
(b) She tells him he is not allowed to go.
(c) She tells him he should go ahead with the project.
(d) She says she will take care of their children without him.

3. In the third section of the book, what school does Griffin visit?
(a) Xavier University of Louisiana.
(b) The University of New Orleans.
(c) Dillard University.
(d) Tulane University.

4. At the end of the first section of the book, how does Griffin's commentary change?
(a) It is taken from personal experiences.
(b) He speaks from a white man's perspective.
(c) He writes about others' experiences, not his own.
(d) It is an objective point of view.

5. While Griffin is walking and looking at restaurants in the third section of the book, whom does he feel he has embarrassed?
(a) Other blacks.
(b) His family.
(c) White people.
(d) Himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Griffin speaks to the white man in the third section of the book, how does Griffin feel physically?

2. After Griffin leaves the school in the third section of the book, what type of transportation does he use?

3. What aspect of Griffin's portrayal of a black man does Sterling tell Griffin to work on?

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

5. What do Griffin and Mr. Gayle say whites believe about any steps blacks could take toward equality?

(see the answer key)

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