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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through November 14, 1959 (pages 45-77).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During Griffin's discussion with Reverend A. L. Davis and Mr. Gayle, who walks into the room?
(a) J.P. Guillory.
(b) Mrs. Davis.
(c) George Levitan.
(d) Sterling Williams.

2. To which state does Griffin travel first?
(a) Alabama.
(b) Mississippi.
(c) Louisiana.
(d) Florida.

3. What does Sterling do with his lunch scraps?
(a) He eats them all.
(b) He saves them for later.
(c) He gives them to a black homeless man.
(d) He throws them away.

4. During Griffin's first encounter with a white man, how does the white man act toward Griffin?
(a) He spits on Griffin's feet.
(b) He looks at Griffin strangely.
(c) He completely ignores Griffin.
(d) He asks Griffin where he is from.

5. At the beginning of the third section of the book, what is Griffin comforted by?
(a) He knows he will get a good story out of the experience.
(b) White are not treating him poorly so far.
(c) He knows his transformation is only temporary.
(d) Blacks are willing to help him without expecting anything in return.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the start of the fourth section of the book, how much time has passed since Griffin became a black man?

2. In what city does the bus to Mississippi finally arrive?

3. After his transformation, where does Griffin's first encounter with a white man take place?

4. At the beginning of the second section of the book, how is Griffin feeling emotionally?

5. Which of these is a job that Griffin unsuccessfully tries to get at the beginning of the third section of the book?

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