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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through November 24- December 4, 1959 (pages 102-139).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Griffin say is the biggest problem blacks have?
(a) Their lack of unity.
(b) Their relationship with whites.
(c) Their living conditions.
(d) Their self respect.

2. Why does Griffin decide to leave the church?
(a) He realizes he is late to meeting with East.
(b) He realizes he would look bad standing in the church.
(c) He finds what he is looking for.
(d) He is overwhelmed with emotion.

3. When Griffin gets on the bus in Mississippi, where does he sit?
(a) Next to a white man.
(b) At the back of the bus.
(c) At the front of the bus.
(d) Next to a white woman.

4. How does Sterling Williams treat Griffin the second time they meet?
(a) He ignores him.
(b) He is suspicious of Griffin.
(c) He treats him like any other customer.
(d) He is friendly and open with Griffin.

5. According to Griffin in his conversation with Mr. Gayle, what can blacks attain to become more equal in society?
(a) City planning.
(b) Community centers.
(c) Jobs.
(d) YMCAs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the first white man Griffin meets in the sixth section of the book tell Griffin he and his friends do with blacks who misbehave?

2. How does Griffin travel away from Montgomery?

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

4. How old are the children of the black man who befriends Griffin in the sixth section of the book?

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

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