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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through November 24- December 4, 1959 (pages 102-139).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does P.D. East initially interact with Griffin?
(a) He is overjoyed and hugs him in public.
(b) He instantly recognizes Griffin and is friendly.
(c) He immediately closes the door in Griffin's face.
(d) He is shocked and awkward with him at first.

2. When Griffin gets on the bus in Mississippi, where does he sit?
(a) At the front of the bus.
(b) Next to a white man.
(c) Next to a white woman.
(d) At the back of the bus.

3. Where does Griffin decide to eat dinner in the second section of the book?
(a) The YMCA.
(b) A white restaurant.
(c) A cafe.
(d) Sterling Williams' house.

4. While he is at the church, why does Griffin pick up the piece of writing?
(a) He wants to find a safe place to stay.
(b) He desperately wants to sit and read.
(c) He wants to know the Church's stance on race equality.
(d) He is looking for spiritual guidance.

5. According to Griffin, how do white people in Mississippi view their relationship with blacks?
(a) They say they do not interact with blacks at all.
(b) They say they have a good relationship with blacks.
(c) They say they have a troubling relationship with blacks.
(d) They say they do not have blacks in their state.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the third section, what area of town does Griffin walk through, looking at restaurants he is no longer allowed to enter?

2. At the start of the fourth section of the book, why is Sterling upset when Griffin goes to visit him?

3. What book does P.D. East give Griffin to read?

4. What does the custard stand attendant refuse Griffin?

5. From what state is the man who picks Griffin up as a hitchhiker?

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