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

2. During the third section of the book, on what object does Griffin sit while he is in the public space, after his walk?
(a) A bench.
(b) The ground.
(c) A stoop.
(d) A fence post.

3. What does Sterling do with his lunch scraps?
(a) He gives them to a black homeless man.
(b) He saves them for later.
(c) He throws them away.
(d) He eats them all.

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

5. How do the blacks react to Griffin's interaction with the white woman on public transportation?
(a) They ignore it.
(b) They are angry.
(c) They are sympathetic.
(d) They are embarrassed.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of the third section of the book, what is Griffin comforted by?

2. According to Griffin's observations, what do blacks do to make their lives better?

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

4. What experience do Griffin and Mr. Gayle agree will help blacks reach equality with whites?

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

(see the answer key)

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