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

2. What does Griffin discusses with Reverend A. L. Davis and Mr. Gayle?
(a) Housing options.
(b) The "problem" of blacks.
(c) How to improve the YMCA.
(d) His project and its details.

3. In the third section of the book, what school does Griffin visit?
(a) Xavier University of Louisiana.
(b) The University of New Orleans.
(c) Tulane University.
(d) Dillard University.

4. At the end of the first section of the book, how does Griffin's commentary change?
(a) It is taken from personal experiences.
(b) It is an objective point of view.
(c) He writes about others' experiences, not his own.
(d) He speaks from a white man's perspective.

5. What major theme is introduced in the second section of the book?
(a) Hate within a group.
(b) Solidarity among males.
(c) Hate between blacks and whites.
(d) Life and death.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of these best describes the methods Griffin uses to darken his skin?

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

3. What type of church does Griffin want to attend?

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

5. During the third section of the book, on what object does Griffin sit while he is in the public space, after his walk?

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