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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. According to Griffin's observations, what is one tactic whites use to keep blacks in place?
(a) Limiting the types of foods blacks can eat.
(b) Treating blacks poorly in public.
(c) Letting blacks berate one another.
(d) Limiting the types of jobs blacks can have.

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

3. What is the profession of Sterling Williams?
(a) A busboy.
(b) A traveling salesman.
(c) A shoeshine.
(d) A cab driver.

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

5. What does Griffin say is the biggest problem blacks have?
(a) Their lack of unity.
(b) Their relationship with whites.
(c) Their self respect.
(d) Their living conditions.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

4. How do the blacks react to Griffin's interaction with the white woman on public transportation?

5. What is the race of Sterling Williams?

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