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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through November 8, 1959 (pages 17-38).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Griffin's observations, what do blacks feel they cannot do?
(a) Sit anywhere on the bus.
(b) Heighten their place in society.
(c) Heighten their place among other blacks.
(d) Be treated with respect by anyone.

2. During Griffin's discussion with Reverend A. L. Davis and Mr. Gayle, who walks into the room?
(a) Sterling Williams.
(b) George Levitan.
(c) Mrs. Davis.
(d) J.P. Guillory.

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

4. Who helps Griffin darken his skin?
(a) A friend.
(b) A doctor.
(c) His wife.
(d) The magazine owner.

5. What major theme is introduced in the second section of the book?
(a) Solidarity among males.
(b) Hate between blacks and whites.
(c) Life and death.
(d) Hate within a group.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Sterling do with his lunch scraps?

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

4. What sparks Griffin's questions about race?

5. In the second section of the book, who tells Griffin where he may use a bathroom and find a church?

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