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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through November 8, 1959 (pages 17-38).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Griffin discusses with Reverend A. L. Davis and Mr. Gayle?
(a) How to improve the YMCA.
(b) Housing options.
(c) The "problem" of blacks.
(d) His project and its details.

2. What sparks Griffin's questions about race?
(a) A report that he read.
(b) A story he wrote.
(c) An event he encountered.
(d) A conversation he had.

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

4. What point of view does Griffin use to tell his story?
(a) All of the above.
(b) First person.
(c) Third person.
(d) Second person.

5. Which of these fears is not one of the reactions Adelle Jackson has when she learns about Griffin's plan?
(a) She fears it will discredit his work.
(b) She fears he will be hurt physically.
(c) She fears other whites will refuse to associate with him.
(d) She fears he will not be able to change his skin color back to white.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Griffin's observations, what do blacks feel they cannot do?

3. What is the name of the black magazine Griffin's friend owns?

4. What aspect of Griffin's portrayal of a black man does Sterling tell Griffin to work on?

5. Which authorities does Griffin decide to notify initially about his project?

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