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

2. After visiting with the young black man, whom does Griffin call on the pay phone?
(a) Sterling Williams.
(b) George Levitan.
(c) His wife.
(d) His doctor.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. While Griffin is on the pay phone, how does he write that he feels?

2. What does Sterling do with his lunch scraps?

3. Where does the well-dressed black man say his mother is from?

4. Why, as Griffin learns, should he not look at a white woman?

5. What do the children of the young black man ask Griffin?

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