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

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

3. What type of transportation does Griffin use to get to the street he visits first in New Orleans?
(a) A bus.
(b) A trolley.
(c) A cab.
(d) A train.

4. What does Griffin say blacks use to be noticed?
(a) Music.
(b) Sexuality.
(c) Gangs.
(d) Bling.

5. After Griffin leaves the school in the third section of the book, what type of transportation does he use?
(a) The train.
(b) He walks.
(c) The bus.
(d) The trolley.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What necessity does one black man help Griffin find, immediately after his transformation?

3. Where is the first location Griffin goes to, immediately after his transformation?

4. What experience do Griffin and Mr. Gayle agree will help blacks reach equality with whites?

5. Which of these is a job that Griffin unsuccessfully tries to get at the beginning of the third section of the book?

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