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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. While Griffin is traveling, where is the one place he says he feels safe?
(a) The black bathroom.
(b) The bus.
(c) The church.
(d) The newspaper stand.

2. While Griffin is traveling on public transportation, a white woman looks at Griffin. What type of emotion does Griffin feel this look conveys?
(a) Disgust.
(b) Hatred.
(c) Sympathy.
(d) Confusion.

3. How does the well-dressed black man make Griffin feel?
(a) Entertained.
(b) Depressed.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Jealous.

4. While Griffin is in the cab after getting off the bus, what is the name of the person the cab driver talks about?
(a) Max Parker.
(b) Carl Thorton.
(c) Sterling Williams.
(d) George Levitan.

5. What does Griffin do to his skin to help get rid of some of the color?
(a) Rubs his skin raw.
(b) Runs around town to sweat.
(c) Coats himself with oatmeal.
(d) Takes his medication.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Griffin stay during the first night of the sixth section of the book?

2. According to Griffin's observations, what do blacks do to make their lives better?

3. What does Griffin give the wife of the young black man?

4. What does Griffin discusses with Reverend A. L. Davis and Mr. Gayle?

5. How does Griffin travel away from Montgomery?

(see the answer key)

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