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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. How does Sterling Williams treat Griffin the first time they meet?
(a) He ignores him.
(b) He talks to him about his personal life.
(c) Like a white customer.
(d) Like a friend.

2. After his transformation, where does Griffin's first encounter with a white man take place?
(a) In the street.
(b) On the bus.
(c) A streetcar.
(d) A restaurant.

3. How do the other whites react to Griffin's interaction with the white woman on public transportation?
(a) They spit on him.
(b) They ignore it.
(c) They leave.
(d) They are angry.

4. Which of these best describes the methods Griffin uses to darken his skin?
(a) Brown dye rubbed into his skin.
(b) Ultraviolet light and oral medication.
(c) Hot irons and salve.
(d) Grease paint and dirt.

5. After lunch with Sterling, where is the first place Griffin visits?
(a) The YMCA.
(b) A church.
(c) The post office.
(d) A hotel.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Griffin pay for his journey as a black man?

2. What sparks Griffin's questions about race?

3. How does Sterling Williams treat Griffin the second time they meet?

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

5. Why does a black widow pay attention to Griffin?

(see the answer key)

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