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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. To which state does Griffin travel first?
(a) Louisiana.
(b) Florida.
(c) Alabama.
(d) Mississippi.

2. Besides Sterling, with whom does Griffin eat lunch at the shoeshine stand?
(a) George Levitan.
(b) Sterling's brother.
(c) The black widow.
(d) Sterling's friend Joe.

3. How does Sterling Williams treat Griffin the second time they meet?
(a) He is suspicious of Griffin.
(b) He ignores him.
(c) He treats him like any other customer.
(d) He is friendly and open with Griffin.

4. What state is the author, John Howard Griffin, from?
(a) Texas.
(b) Georgia.
(c) Alabama.
(d) Mississippi.

5. Which of these is not a reaction of Griffin's wife when he tells her of his plan?
(a) She is shocked.
(b) She tells him he is not allowed to go.
(c) She says she will take care of their children without him.
(d) She tells him he should go ahead with the project.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do Griffin and Mr. Gayle say whites believe about any steps blacks could take toward equality?

3. From whom does Griffin decide to rent a room?

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

5. What is the name of the public space that Griffin sits down in after his walk, during the third section of the book?

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