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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. How does Sterling Williams treat Griffin the first time they meet?
(a) Like a white customer.
(b) He ignores him.
(c) He talks to him about his personal life.
(d) Like a friend.

2. At the custard stand, what does Griffin buy?
(a) A coke float.
(b) A glass of ice water.
(c) A soda.
(d) An ice cream cone.

3. At the start of the fifth section of the book, where do Griffin and P.D. East go?
(a) New Orleans.
(b) Durham.
(c) Biloxi.
(d) Jackson.

4. How do P.D. East's neighbors and friends treat him?
(a) They are friendly with him.
(b) They treat him with respect.
(c) They spit on him in public.
(d) They ignore him.

5. How does P.D. East initially interact with Griffin?
(a) He is shocked and awkward with him at first.
(b) He instantly recognizes Griffin and is friendly.
(c) He immediately closes the door in Griffin's face.
(d) He is overjoyed and hugs him in public.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the sixth section of the book, why does Griffin say that the night is a black man's paradise?

2. What does Griffin give the wife of the young black man?

3. Where does Griffin decide to eat dinner in the second section of the book?

4. How does Griffin pay for his journey as a black man?

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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