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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. What type of church does Griffin want to attend?
(a) Baptist.
(b) Evangelical.
(c) Protestant.
(d) Catholic.

2. What happens when Griffin returns the look of the white woman on public transportation?
(a) She leaves.
(b) She tells her husband.
(c) She turns away.
(d) She yells at him.

3. From whom does Griffin decide to rent a room?
(a) Mr. Gayle.
(b) The YMCA.
(c) Mrs. Davis.
(d) Sterling Williams.

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

5. At the end of the first section of the book, how does Griffin's commentary change?
(a) He speaks from a white man's perspective.
(b) It is an objective point of view.
(c) It is taken from personal experiences.
(d) He writes about others' experiences, not his own.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sparks Griffin's questions about race?

2. According to Griffin's observations, what do blacks feel they cannot do?

3. What is the name of the black magazine Griffin's friend owns?

4. What does Griffin say is the biggest problem blacks have?

5. During Griffin's discussion with Reverend A. L. Davis and Mr. Gayle, who walks into the room?

(see the answer key)

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