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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 authorities does Griffin decide to notify initially about his project?
(a) The CIA.
(b) The State Police.
(c) The FBI.
(d) The Marines.

2. How does Sterling Williams treat Griffin the second time they meet?
(a) He ignores him.
(b) He is friendly and open with Griffin.
(c) He is suspicious of Griffin.
(d) He treats him like any other customer.

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

4. What is the name of the black magazine Griffin's friend owns?
(a) Ebony.
(b) Sepia.
(c) Portrait.
(d) Look.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the race of Sterling Williams?

2. What sparks Griffin's questions about race?

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

4. How is Griffin treated by the first black people he meets?

5. Where is the first location Griffin goes to, immediately after his transformation?

(see the answer key)

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