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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. What does Sterling do with his lunch scraps?
(a) He eats them all.
(b) He throws them away.
(c) He saves them for later.
(d) He gives them to a black homeless man.

2. Why does a black widow pay attention to Griffin?
(a) She is attracted to his nice clothing.
(b) She believes he is her dead husband.
(c) She thinks he is handsome.
(d) She senses something is suspicious about him.

3. What city does Griffin walk through during his skin treatment?
(a) Jackson.
(b) New Orleans.
(c) Baton Rouge.
(d) Talahassee.

4. 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.

5. From whom does Griffin decide to rent a room?
(a) Sterling Williams.
(b) The YMCA.
(c) Mr. Gayle.
(d) Mrs. Davis.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why, as Griffin learns, should he walk down the middle of the street?

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

3. Who is the author of the piece of writing Griffin picks up at the church?

4. How do the other whites react to Griffin's interaction with the white woman on public transportation?

5. How does Griffin decide to react if anyone asks him who he is during his journey?

(see the answer key)

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