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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Decemeber 2, 1959- August 17, 1960 (pages 103-164).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the man who picks Griffin up as a hitchhiker say he dislikes about Mississippi?
(a) The black sections of town.
(b) The people's views on race.
(c) The hot weather.
(d) Their accents.

2. How do the other whites react to Griffin's interaction with the white woman on public transportation?
(a) They leave.
(b) They ignore it.
(c) They are angry.
(d) They spit on him.

3. In the fifth section of the book, what do many people warn Griffin about?
(a) Traveling to different cities.
(b) Sexual encounters.
(c) Making trouble.
(d) Revealing his identity.

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

5. What does Griffin discusses with Reverend A. L. Davis and Mr. Gayle?
(a) The "problem" of blacks.
(b) His project and its details.
(c) How to improve the YMCA.
(d) Housing options.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what time of day does Griffin leave his place of stay after his transformation?

2. What does the young black boy tell Griffin sickens him?

3. According to Griffin, how do white people in Mississippi view their relationship with blacks?

4. What street does Griffin travel to first, after he finds a bathroom to use?

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

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