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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. According to Griffin, what attitude does the custard stand attendant have toward him?
(a) He is sympathetic.
(b) He is indifferent.
(c) He ignores him.
(d) He is cruel.

2. According to Griffin in his conversation with Mr. Gayle, what situation will allow blacks to advance?
(a) The oppression of whites.
(b) Equality in political positions.
(c) Black acceptance of their social status.
(d) Equality in the job market.

3. During the third section of the book, on what object does Griffin sit while he is in the public space, after his walk?
(a) A fence post.
(b) A bench.
(c) A stoop.
(d) The ground.

4. What experience do Griffin and Mr. Gayle agree will help blacks reach equality with whites?
(a) Public disturbances.
(b) Farming.
(c) Riots.
(d) Education.

5. After his transformation, where does Griffin's first encounter with a white man take place?
(a) On the bus.
(b) In the street.
(c) A streetcar.
(d) A restaurant.

Short Answer Questions

1. After lunch with Sterling, where is the first place Griffin visits?

2. Why does a black widow pay attention to Griffin?

3. What do the children of the young black man ask Griffin?

4. While Griffin is on the pay phone, how does he write that he feels?

5. According to Griffin, how do many whites claim to keep their race pure?

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