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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. What state is the author, John Howard Griffin, from?
(a) Texas.
(b) Georgia.
(c) Mississippi.
(d) Alabama.

2. How does Griffin decide to react if anyone asks him who he is during his journey?
(a) He will answer with a different false name each time.
(b) He will answer in another language.
(c) He will use a consistent pseudonym.
(d) He will answer with is real name.

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

4. Which of these does not describe Griffin's emotions once his transformation is complete?
(a) Lonely.
(b) Shocked.
(c) Appalled.
(d) Proud.

5. How does Sterling Williams treat Griffin the first time they meet?
(a) Like a white customer.
(b) He ignores him.
(c) Like a friend.
(d) He talks to him about his personal life.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What point of view does Griffin use to tell his story?

(see the answer key)

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