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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. From whom does Griffin decide to rent a room?
(a) Mrs. Davis.
(b) The YMCA.
(c) Mr. Gayle.
(d) Sterling Williams.

2. According to Griffin in his conversation with Mr. Gayle, what can blacks attain to become more equal in society?
(a) City planning.
(b) Community centers.
(c) YMCAs.
(d) Jobs.

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

4. After Griffin leaves the school in the third section of the book, what type of transportation does he use?
(a) He walks.
(b) The trolley.
(c) The train.
(d) The bus.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What necessity does one black man help Griffin find, immediately after his transformation?

2. On his first day in the first city he visits, what does Griffin do as a white man?

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

4. How does Griffin view the black community at first?

5. What does Griffin say is the biggest problem blacks have?

(see the answer key)

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