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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. After the well-dressed black man leaves, what is the name of the man who sits next to Griffin?
(a) Tom Cunningham.
(b) Marcus Plumblee.
(c) Whitey Jones.
(d) Bill Williams.

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

3. Which of these best describes where the well-dressed black man sits on the bus?
(a) With the whites.
(b) Next to Griffin.
(c) He stands.
(d) With the other blacks.

4. Where does Griffin stay during the first night of the sixth section of the book?
(a) A hotel.
(b) A Northern white man's house.
(c) A young black man's house.
(d) He sleeps in a car.

5. In what city does the bus to Mississippi finally arrive?
(a) Natchez.
(b) Biloxi.
(c) Jackson.
(d) Hattiesburg.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of the sixth section of the book, how does Griffin decide to leave Mobile?

2. Where does Griffin decide to go after Montgomery?

3. What state does Griffin decide to travel to during the second day of the sixth section of the book?

4. After visiting with the young black man, whom does Griffin call on the pay phone?

5. How does Griffin view the black community at first?

(see the answer key)

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