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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the third section of the book, what school does Griffin visit?
(a) Xavier University of Louisiana.
(b) Tulane University.
(c) The University of New Orleans.
(d) Dillard University.

2. Which of these is a job that Griffin unsuccessfully tries to get at the beginning of the third section of the book?
(a) A typist.
(b) A journalist.
(c) A cab driver.
(d) A shoeshine.

3. On his first day in the first city he visits, what does Griffin do as a white man?
(a) Goes to fancy restaurants and walks around the city.
(b) Tries to find a place to live for when he becomes black.
(c) Goes fishing with friends.
(d) Tries to get a job at a newspaper.

4. During Griffin's discussion with Reverend A. L. Davis and Mr. Gayle, who walks into the room?
(a) George Levitan.
(b) Sterling Williams.
(c) Mrs. Davis.
(d) J.P. Guillory.

5. How does Griffin decide to react if anyone asks him who he is during his journey?
(a) He will answer in another language.
(b) He will answer with a different false name each time.
(c) He will use a consistent pseudonym.
(d) He will answer with is real name.

6. At what time of day does Griffin leave his place of stay after his transformation?
(a) Late at night.
(b) Early in the morning.
(c) Late afternoon.
(d) In the middle of the day.

7. What does Sterling do with his lunch scraps?
(a) He saves them for later.
(b) He gives them to a black homeless man.
(c) He eats them all.
(d) He throws them away.

8. What happens when Griffin returns the look of the white woman on public transportation?
(a) She turns away.
(b) She yells at him.
(c) She tells her husband.
(d) She leaves.

9. According to Griffin's observations, what do blacks do to make their lives better?
(a) Work menial jobs.
(b) Start new businesses.
(c) Work together.
(d) Put one another down.

10. What major theme is introduced in the second section of the book?
(a) Hate between blacks and whites.
(b) Life and death.
(c) Hate within a group.
(d) Solidarity among males.

11. According to Griffin in his conversation with Mr. Gayle, what can blacks attain to become more equal in society?
(a) Community centers.
(b) City planning.
(c) Jobs.
(d) YMCAs.

12. Who helps Griffin darken his skin?
(a) A friend.
(b) The magazine owner.
(c) His wife.
(d) A doctor.

13. According to Griffin, what do Southern whites say about the relationship between blacks and whites?
(a) It is an abusive relationship.
(b) It is an invisible relationship.
(c) It is an unfair relationship.
(d) It is a healthy relationship.

14. Which of these is a problem Griffin says blacks face?
(a) Immediate discrimination from whites.
(b) Places to get a cup of coffee.
(c) Community centers like YMCAs.
(d) Opportunities to become educated.

15. At the end of his day in the third section of the book, which of these words does not describe Griffin's mood?
(a) Hopeful.
(b) Angry.
(c) Tired.
(d) Hungry.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Griffin view the black community at first?

4. Which of these is a problem Griffin says blacks create for themselves?

5. How does Sterling Williams treat Griffin the first time they meet?

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