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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through November 15- 24, 1959 (pages 77-101).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the well-dressed black man act toward the other blacks?
(a) He refuses to speak to anyone unless he is spoken to first.
(b) He gives them money.
(c) He yells at them and calls them ignorant.
(d) He is pleasant and courtious.

2. What do Griffin and Mr. Gayle say whites believe about any steps blacks could take toward equality?
(a) Whites feel blacks should take steps toward equality.
(b) Whites feel blacks will threaten the survival of the white race.
(c) Whites feel blacks could never threaten the survival of the white race.
(d) Whites feel blacks will threaten the survival of the black race.

3. What is the race of Sterling Williams?
(a) White.
(b) Asian.
(c) Native American.
(d) Black.

4. Which of these is a problem Griffin says blacks create for themselves?
(a) Self-discrimination.
(b) Ability to get a shoeshine.
(c) Hygiene.
(d) Self-satisfaction.

5. What profession does the well-dressed black man think Griffin has?
(a) A doctor.
(b) A journalist.
(c) A shoeshine.
(d) A priest.

Short Answer Questions

1. To which state does Griffin travel first?

2. Where does Griffin go immediately after leaving the church?

3. Which of these is a problem Griffin says blacks face?

4. On the bus, what do the other blacks tell Griffin about Mississippi?

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

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