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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 best describes the methods Griffin uses to darken his skin?
(a) Brown dye rubbed into his skin.
(b) Ultraviolet light and oral medication.
(c) Hot irons and salve.
(d) Grease paint and dirt.

2. 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 be hurt physically.
(c) She fears other whites will refuse to associate with him.
(d) She fears he will not be able to change his skin color back to white.

3. What emotion does Griffin have at the end of the second section of the book?
(a) Curiosity.
(b) Fear.
(c) Confusion.
(d) Sadness.

4. What type of transportation does Griffin use to get to the street he visits first in New Orleans?
(a) A trolley.
(b) A train.
(c) A cab.
(d) A bus.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What street does Griffin travel to first, after he finds a bathroom to use?

2. At the beginning of the second section of the book, how is Griffin feeling emotionally?

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

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

5. After his transformation, where does Griffin's first encounter with a white man take place?

(see the answer key)

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