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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when after all the closing statements, the judge says the court would adjourn for only one hour?
(a) Max argues that they need more time to come up with a verdict.
(b) The Judge reminds the court they need to consider everything carefully because a young man's life is at stake.
(c) State's Attorney Buckley laughts and says they won't need that long.
(d) People in the courtroom cheer.

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

3. Where does Bigger Thomas and his family live?
(a) In the basement of an abandoned building
(b) An apartment in the "Black Belt"
(c) In a condo on the river
(d) A shack along the waterfront

4. In Max's statement to the court in Part Three of the novel, how does he portray the 12 million Negros living in the United States?
(a) As devoid of political, social, economic and property rights.
(b) All three
(c) As a separate nation.
(d) As stunted, stripped and held captive.

5. What goes through Bigger's mind when he hears the music from the church?
(a) He half wishes he was a believer like his mother, but doesn't want to give up his sense of self.
(b) He wishes he could be with his mother.
(c) He hates the music and can't wait to find another apartment.
(d) He hums along, but feeling to peace he gets angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Max say is possible if the wealthy don't begin to understand what they are doing to the Negros in America?

2. What does Bigger tell his friend Gus he could do if he had the chance?

3. What does Bigger do after he puts Mary to bed?

4. How did Bigger deal with the first days after his sentencing?

5. What does Bigger daydream about during the second movie?

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