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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 is the profession of Sterling Williams?
(a) A shoeshine.
(b) A busboy.
(c) A traveling salesman.
(d) A cab driver.

2. At the start of the book, how can Griffin's point of view be best described?
(a) That of a priest.
(b) That of an observer.
(c) That of personal experience.
(d) That of a black man.

3. According to Griffin's observations, what do blacks do to make their lives better?
(a) Work menial jobs.
(b) Put one another down.
(c) Start new businesses.
(d) Work together.

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

5. How does Sterling react when Griffin reveals his identity?
(a) He is sympathetic.
(b) He is scared.
(c) He is shocked.
(d) He is angry.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Sterling do with his lunch scraps?

3. What happens to Griffin on his way to dinner in the second section of the book?

4. Where is the first location Griffin goes to, immediately after his transformation?

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

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