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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. According to Griffin in his conversation with Mr. Gayle, what can blacks attain to become more equal in society?
(a) City planning.
(b) Community centers.
(c) YMCAs.
(d) Jobs.

2. After lunch with Sterling, where is the first place Griffin visits?
(a) The YMCA.
(b) A hotel.
(c) The post office.
(d) A church.

3. In the second section of the book, who tells Griffin where he may use a bathroom and find a church?
(a) George Levitan.
(b) A restaurant owner.
(c) Sterling Williams.
(d) A white man.

4. While Griffin is walking and looking at restaurants in the third section of the book, whom does he feel he has embarrassed?
(a) His family.
(b) White people.
(c) Himself.
(d) Other blacks.

5. Which of these does not describe Griffin's emotions once his transformation is complete?
(a) Proud.
(b) Appalled.
(c) Shocked.
(d) Lonely.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of these fears is not one of the reactions Adelle Jackson has when she learns about Griffin's plan?

2. Which of these is a job that Griffin unsuccessfully tries to get at the beginning of the third section of the book?

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

4. How does Griffin view the black community at first?

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

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