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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 decide to eat dinner in the second section of the book?
(a) A cafe.
(b) A white restaurant.
(c) The YMCA.
(d) Sterling Williams' house.

2. What necessity does one black man help Griffin find, immediately after his transformation?
(a) Shoes.
(b) A job.
(c) New clothes.
(d) A hotel.

3. What aspect of Griffin's portrayal of a black man does Sterling tell Griffin to work on?
(a) His skin tone.
(b) His speech.
(c) His walk.
(d) His clothing.

4. What point of view does Griffin use to tell his story?
(a) First person.
(b) Third person.
(c) All of the above.
(d) Second person.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year was Black Like Me originally published?

2. How does Griffin pay for his journey as a black man?

3. According to Griffin in his conversation with Mr. Gayle, what situation will allow blacks to advance?

4. While Griffin is sitting in the public space during the third section of the book, what does the white man tell him?

5. While Griffin is traveling on public transportation, a white woman looks at Griffin. What type of emotion does Griffin feel this look conveys?

(see the answer key)

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