Native Son Quiz

Richard Wright

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

In Book 2, how do the reporters decide to frame their stories? (from Book 2)

That negros are becomming more involved with communism.

That the communists and the negros are working together to get the ransom.

That the communists have plotted the kidnapping and are blaming it on Bigger.

That the negros want to be left alone and the communists forcing their beliefs on them.

2.

When Bessie again declares she won't help Bigger with is ransom plan, what does Bigger do to persuade her? (from Book 2)

He threatens to beat her if she doesn't do what he wants.

He tells her it will be over between them if she doesn't help him.

He holds a knife in a threatening way and warns her she had better help him.

Reminds her she has already helped him steal enough to land her in jail. He also threatens to slap her.

3.

Near the end of Book Three, what did Bigger say to Max when he saw him for the last time? (from Book 3)

He was happy he'd gotten to know Max.

He wished Max had been a better lawyer.

He wished Max had been his father.

He wished he'd met Max before everything happened.

4.

What does Jan Erlone want to do for Bigger? (from Book 3)

Plan for Bigger's escape from jail.

Introduce him to a lawyer friend from the District Attorney's Office.

Introduce him to a lawyer friend from the Labor Defense Office.

Lie and tell everyone he was the one responsible for Mary's death.

5.

When Bigger returns to the basement to shake down the ashes, what stops him? (from Book 2)

He sees that her body hasn't completely burned.

He hears someone and is afraid they will see Mary's body.

He thinks he sees Mary's face as it looked the night before.

The white cat stares at him and makes uncomfortable.

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