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

2. What is the profession of Sterling Williams?
(a) A shoeshine.
(b) A busboy.
(c) A cab driver.
(d) A traveling salesman.

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

4. On his first day in the first city he visits, what does Griffin do as a white man?
(a) Tries to get a job at a newspaper.
(b) Goes to fancy restaurants and walks around the city.
(c) Goes fishing with friends.
(d) Tries to find a place to live for when he becomes black.

5. At the beginning of the third section of the book, what is Griffin comforted by?
(a) Blacks are willing to help him without expecting anything in return.
(b) White are not treating him poorly so far.
(c) He knows he will get a good story out of the experience.
(d) He knows his transformation is only temporary.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Griffin speak with Mr. Gayle in the beginning of the third section of the book?

2. At what time of day does Griffin leave his place of stay after his transformation?

3. How is Griffin treated by the first black people he meets?

4. Which of these is not a reaction of Griffin's wife when he tells her of his plan?

5. Which authorities does Griffin decide to notify initially about his project?

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