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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, what do Southern whites say about the relationship between blacks and whites?
(a) It is an invisible relationship.
(b) It is an abusive relationship.
(c) It is a healthy relationship.
(d) It is an unfair relationship.

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

3. What is the race of Sterling Williams?
(a) Black.
(b) Native American.
(c) White.
(d) Asian.

4. What necessity does one black man help Griffin find, immediately after his transformation?
(a) A job.
(b) New clothes.
(c) Shoes.
(d) A hotel.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What major theme is introduced in the second section of the book?

2. What point of view does Griffin use to tell his story?

3. What is the profession of Sterling Williams?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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