View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Griffin's observations, how do blacks on the bus interact with one another at first?
(a) They do not speak to one another.
(b) There is an easy, comfortable comradeship.
(c) There is a noticeable tension between them.
(d) They give each other hostile looks.

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

3. Where does Griffin decide to eat dinner in the second section of the book?
(a) The YMCA.
(b) A white restaurant.
(c) Sterling Williams' house.
(d) A cafe.

4. How does Griffin decide to react if anyone asks him who he is during his journey?
(a) He will answer in another language.
(b) He will answer with is real name.
(c) He will use a consistent pseudonym.
(d) He will answer with a different false name each time.

5. Which of these do Griffin and Mr. Gayle say is a step toward equality?
(a) Nice homes.
(b) Creativity.
(c) Music.
(d) Lightening the skin tones of blacks.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Griffin say blacks use to be noticed?

3. After speaking with Sterling, why does Griffin decide to go to Mississippi?

4. Where does the well-dressed black man say his mother is from?

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 266 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample