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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. Which of these is not a reaction of Griffin's wife when he tells her of his plan?
(a) She is shocked.
(b) She tells him he should go ahead with the project.
(c) She says she will take care of their children without him.
(d) She tells him he is not allowed to go.

2. What point of view does Griffin use to tell his story?
(a) Second person.
(b) Third person.
(c) All of the above.
(d) First person.

3. To which state does Griffin travel first?
(a) Florida.
(b) Mississippi.
(c) Alabama.
(d) Louisiana.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. On his first day in the first city he visits, what does Griffin do as a white man?

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

4. In what year was Black Like Me originally published?

5. Which of these fears is not one of the reactions Adelle Jackson has when she learns about Griffin's plan?

(see the answer key)

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