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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. Which of these is not a reaction of Griffin's wife when he tells her of his plan?
(a) She tells him he should go ahead with the project.
(b) She tells him he is not allowed to go.
(c) She says she will take care of their children without him.
(d) She is shocked.

2. What is the race of Sterling Williams?
(a) Asian.
(b) Native American.
(c) White.
(d) Black.

3. What street does Griffin travel to first, after he finds a bathroom to use?
(a) Magazine Street.
(b) Carrollton Avenue.
(c) Bourbon Street.
(d) Canal Street.

4. How does Griffin view the black community at first?
(a) It is filled with scoundrels.
(b) It is thriving and carefree.
(c) It is struggling to survive.
(d) It is more wealthier than he thought.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Griffin, what do Southern whites say about the relationship between blacks and whites?

2. What does Griffin say blacks use to be noticed?

3. What does Sterling do with his lunch scraps?

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

5. According to Griffin's observations, what is one tactic whites use to keep blacks in place?

(see the answer key)

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