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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) Places to get a cup of coffee.
(c) Immediate discrimination from whites.
(d) Community centers like YMCAs.

2. At the beginning of the third section of the book, what is Griffin comforted by?
(a) White are not treating him poorly so far.
(b) He knows his transformation is only temporary.
(c) Blacks are willing to help him without expecting anything in return.
(d) He knows he will get a good story out of the experience.

3. How does Griffin decide to react if anyone asks him who he is during his journey?
(a) He will answer with a different false name each time.
(b) He will use a consistent pseudonym.
(c) He will answer in another language.
(d) He will answer with is real name.

4. Which authorities does Griffin decide to notify initially about his project?
(a) The FBI.
(b) The Marines.
(c) The CIA.
(d) The State Police.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Besides Sterling, with whom does Griffin eat lunch at the shoeshine stand?

2. After Griffin leaves the school in the third section of the book, what type of transportation does he use?

3. At the end of the first section of the book, how does Griffin's commentary change?

4. After lunch with Sterling, where is the first place Griffin visits?

5. Who helps Griffin darken his skin?

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