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

2. According to Griffin's observations, what do blacks feel they cannot do?
(a) Sit anywhere on the bus.
(b) Heighten their place in society.
(c) Be treated with respect by anyone.
(d) Heighten their place among other blacks.

3. What type of transportation does Griffin use to get to the street he visits first in New Orleans?
(a) A cab.
(b) A train.
(c) A bus.
(d) A trolley.

4. What profession does the well-dressed black man think Griffin has?
(a) A shoeshine.
(b) A priest.
(c) A journalist.
(d) A doctor.

5. How do the blacks react to Griffin's interaction with the white woman on public transportation?
(a) They are embarrassed.
(b) They are sympathetic.
(c) They are angry.
(d) They ignore it.

Short Answer Questions

1. From whom does Griffin decide to rent a room?

2. While Griffin is traveling on public transportation, a white woman looks at Griffin. What type of emotion does Griffin feel this look conveys?

3. According to Griffin, how do many whites claim to keep their race pure?

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

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

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