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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through October 28 -November 7, 1959 (pages 1-17).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How is Griffin treated by the first black people he meets?
(a) They are instantly friendly toward him.
(b) They are difficult for him to talk to.
(c) They are immediately suspicious of him.
(d) They are cruel to him at first.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what time of day does Griffin leave his place of stay after his transformation?

2. Which of these is not a reaction of Griffin's wife when he tells her of his plan?

3. During Griffin's first encounter with a white man, how does the white man act toward Griffin?

4. What city does Griffin walk through during his skin treatment?

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

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