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

2. What man does Griffin credit with the difference in the attitude of blacks he notices in Montgomery?
(a) Ralph David Abernathy.
(b) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
(c) Inez Baskin.
(d) Nat King Cole.

3. According to Griffin's observations, what is one tactic whites use to keep blacks in place?
(a) Limiting the types of foods blacks can eat.
(b) Letting blacks berate one another.
(c) Treating blacks poorly in public.
(d) Limiting the types of jobs blacks can have.

4. How does Griffin describe the white attitude toward blacks in Mobile?
(a) They are accepting of blacks in all places.
(b) They have a deep hatred of blacks on all levels.
(c) They don't hate blacks personally, they just don't want them around.
(d) They are outright friendly toward blacks, more so than whites in other cities.

5. Where does Griffin go immediately after leaving the church?
(a) The bus station.
(b) To meet a friend.
(c) A different church.
(d) To buy dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Griffin give the children of the young black man?

2. What does Griffin do to his skin to help get rid of some of the color?

3. At the start of the fourth section of the book, why is Sterling upset when Griffin goes to visit him?

4. According to Griffin's observations, what do blacks do to make their lives better?

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

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