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

2. After speaking with Sterling, why does Griffin decide to go to Mississippi?
(a) He wants to get away from Sterling.
(b) He wants to see what it is like there.
(c) He cannot stand being in New Orleans anymore.
(d) He needs to see another doctor.

3. How many rooms are in the home of the young black man who befriends Griffin in the sixth section of the book?
(a) One.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

4. At the beginning of the second section of the book, how is Griffin feeling emotionally?
(a) Excited.
(b) Adventurous.
(c) Happy.
(d) Lonely.

5. What does Griffin say blacks use to be noticed?
(a) Gangs.
(b) Music.
(c) Bling.
(d) Sexuality.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long is the break the bus driver gives his passengers on the bus to Mississippi?

2. According to Griffin in his conversation with Mr. Gayle, what situation will allow blacks to advance?

3. What state is the author, John Howard Griffin, from?

4. Which of these is a job that Griffin unsuccessfully tries to get at the beginning of the third section of the book?

5. In the third section, what area of town does Griffin walk through, looking at restaurants he is no longer allowed to enter?

(see the answer key)

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