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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. Why does Griffin decide to only go out at night in Montgomery?
(a) So he will be safe from riots.
(b) So his skin will not be exposed to the sun.
(c) So his body will not overheat.
(d) So he will not get the hate stare.

2. Why are the children of the young black man excited to see Griffin when he walks in their home?
(a) They have never seen a white man before.
(b) They think they are having a party.
(c) They think he is their uncle.
(d) They think he is rich.

3. What job does the well-dressed black man say he used to have?
(a) A doctor.
(b) A priest.
(c) An altar boy.
(d) A journalist.

4. How does Griffin view the black community at first?
(a) It is thriving and carefree.
(b) It is more wealthier than he thought.
(c) It is filled with scoundrels.
(d) It is struggling to survive.

5. From whom does Griffin decide to rent a room?
(a) The YMCA.
(b) Sterling Williams.
(c) Mr. Gayle.
(d) Mrs. Davis.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Griffin say is the biggest problem blacks have?

2. How does Griffin travel away from Montgomery?

3. What is the name of the well-dressed black man who gets on the bus at one of its stops?

4. When Griffin gets on the bus in Mississippi, where does he sit?

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

(see the answer key)

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