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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. Where does Griffin speak with Mr. Gayle in the beginning of the third section of the book?
(a) The home of Mr. Gayle.
(b) The church of Reverend A. L. Davis.
(c) The place where Griffin is staying.
(d) The YMCA cafe.

2. How does Sterling Williams treat Griffin the first time they meet?
(a) Like a friend.
(b) He ignores him.
(c) Like a white customer.
(d) He talks to him about his personal life.

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

4. What type of church does Griffin want to attend?
(a) Evangelical.
(b) Baptist.
(c) Catholic.
(d) Protestant.

5. At the beginning of the second section of the book, how is Griffin feeling emotionally?
(a) Excited.
(b) Adventurous.
(c) Happy.
(d) Lonely.

Short Answer Questions

1. While Griffin is walking and looking at restaurants in the third section of the book, why does Griffin feel embarrassed?

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

3. According to Griffin in his conversation with Mr. Gayle, what can blacks attain to become more equal in society?

4. How does Griffin decide to react if anyone asks him who he is during his journey?

5. What happens when Griffin returns the look of the white woman on public transportation?

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