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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many members are in the Thomas family?
(a) Six
(b) Four
(c) Eight
(d) Five

2. After Bigger threatens Gus, who prevents him from attacking the other man?
(a) Bigger's mom
(b) Vera
(c) G. H.
(d) Jack

3. When Bigger when arrives at the Dalton home for his interview, what question plagues him as he stands outside the house?
(a) Whether he should go to the front door or the back.
(b) Whether he should be dressed in nicer clothing.
(c) He's worried they will dislike him because he is black.
(d) He's concerned he won't be able to do the job.

4. What does Bigger decide to do with Mary's body next?
(a) Ship it in the trunk to Jan
(b) Burn it in the furnace.
(c) Sink the trunk and the body in the river.
(d) Put it in a dumpster near the train station.

5. How does Bigger feel about Mary Dalton?
(a) He feels she is just like her mother.
(b) He hates her instantly.
(c) He finds her very attractive.
(d) He has no feelings about her or anyone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What Bigger and his friends call the game they play?

2. When Mrs. Dalton speaks to Bigger in the kitchen, what surprises him about her?

3. Why does Mrs. Dalton express disappoint in Bigger?

4. What is different about Bigger and his friend's plan this time?

5. What does Bigger do after the body is finally disposed of?

(see the answer key)

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