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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 fears is not one of the reactions Adelle Jackson has when she learns about Griffin's plan?
(a) She fears he will not be able to change his skin color back to white.
(b) She fears he will be hurt physically.
(c) She fears it will discredit his work.
(d) She fears other whites will refuse to associate with him.

2. What is the profession of Sterling Williams?
(a) A shoeshine.
(b) A cab driver.
(c) A traveling salesman.
(d) A busboy.

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

4. In what year was Black Like Me originally published?
(a) 1960.
(b) 1970.
(c) 1950.
(d) 1980.

5. During Griffin's first encounter with a white man, how does the white man act toward Griffin?
(a) He completely ignores Griffin.
(b) He spits on Griffin's feet.
(c) He looks at Griffin strangely.
(d) He asks Griffin where he is from.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Griffin stay while he undergoes his treatment to become black?

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

3. At the start of the book, how can Griffin's point of view be best described?

4. What state is the author, John Howard Griffin, from?

5. How does Griffin decide to react if anyone asks him who he is during his journey?

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