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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through November 10-12 1959 (pages 38-44).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of these is a problem Griffin says blacks face?
(a) Opportunities to become educated.
(b) Community centers like YMCAs.
(c) Immediate discrimination from whites.
(d) Places to get a cup of coffee.

2. Why does a black widow pay attention to Griffin?
(a) She senses something is suspicious about him.
(b) She is attracted to his nice clothing.
(c) She thinks he is handsome.
(d) She believes he is her dead husband.

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

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

5. What necessity does one black man help Griffin find, immediately after his transformation?
(a) A hotel.
(b) Shoes.
(c) A job.
(d) New clothes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What point of view does Griffin use to tell his story?

2. Where does Griffin stay while he undergoes his treatment to become black?

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

4. How does Sterling react when Griffin reveals his identity?

5. What aspect of Griffin's portrayal of a black man does Sterling tell Griffin to work on?

(see the answer key)

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