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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through November 24- December 4, 1959 (pages 102-139).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Griffin, how do many whites claim to keep their race pure?
(a) To "go after" black women.
(b) To starve blacks.
(c) To lynch all blacks.
(d) To stop "inbreeding."

2. What does Griffin discusses with Reverend A. L. Davis and Mr. Gayle?
(a) How to improve the YMCA.
(b) The "problem" of blacks.
(c) His project and its details.
(d) Housing options.

3. What does Griffin say blacks use to be noticed?
(a) Gangs.
(b) Music.
(c) Sexuality.
(d) Bling.

4. How does the well-dressed black man act toward the other blacks?
(a) He gives them money.
(b) He yells at them and calls them ignorant.
(c) He refuses to speak to anyone unless he is spoken to first.
(d) He is pleasant and courtious.

5. How does Sterling react when Griffin reveals his identity?
(a) He is scared.
(b) He is angry.
(c) He is sympathetic.
(d) He is shocked.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the sixth section of the book, why does Griffin say that the night is a black man's paradise?

2. What street does Griffin travel to first, after he finds a bathroom to use?

3. On the bus, what do the other blacks tell Griffin about Mississippi?

4. How do the blacks react to Griffin's interaction with the white woman on public transportation?

5. After speaking with Sterling, why does Griffin decide to go to Mississippi?

(see the answer key)

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