Native Son | Short Answer Test Questions

Short Answer Questions

Directions: Answer each question with the appropriate short response.

Short Answer Questions - Book 1

1. Where does the novel "Native Son" take place?

2. The story is set in what decade?

3. Where does Bigger Thomas and his family live?

4. What terrorizes the family in the opening of the novel?

5. After winning the battle with "the beast" what does Bigger do?

6. How many members are in the Thomas family?

7. How many bedrooms does the Thomas family share?

8. What does Mrs. Thomas want Bigger to do to help the family?

9. Where does Mrs. Thomas say Bigger will end up if he doesn't straighten out his life?

10. Where does Bigger have a job interview?

11. What is Vera doing at the YWCA?