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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 stoop.
(b) A bench.
(c) The ground.
(d) A fence post.

2. 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.

3. In the third section, what area of town does Griffin walk through, looking at restaurants he is no longer allowed to enter?
(a) The University District.
(b) The French Quarter.
(c) The Garden District.
(d) Carrollton.

4. Besides Sterling, with whom does Griffin eat lunch at the shoeshine stand?
(a) Sterling's brother.
(b) George Levitan.
(c) Sterling's friend Joe.
(d) The black widow.

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

6. Which of these best describes the methods Griffin uses to darken his skin?
(a) Grease paint and dirt.
(b) Hot irons and salve.
(c) Brown dye rubbed into his skin.
(d) Ultraviolet light and oral medication.

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

8. What does Griffin say is the biggest problem blacks have?
(a) Their relationship with whites.
(b) Their living conditions.
(c) Their self respect.
(d) Their lack of unity.

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

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

11. What city does Griffin walk through during his skin treatment?
(a) Talahassee.
(b) New Orleans.
(c) Jackson.
(d) Baton Rouge.

12. What aspect of Griffin's portrayal of a black man does Sterling tell Griffin to work on?
(a) His skin tone.
(b) His walk.
(c) His speech.
(d) His clothing.

13. How is Griffin treated by the first black people he meets?
(a) They are instantly friendly toward him.
(b) They are difficult for him to talk to.
(c) They are cruel to him at first.
(d) They are immediately suspicious of him.

14. While Griffin is traveling on public transportation, a white woman looks at Griffin. What type of emotion does Griffin feel this look conveys?
(a) Sympathy.
(b) Hatred.
(c) Disgust.
(d) Confusion.

15. Why does a black widow pay attention to Griffin?
(a) She is attracted to his nice clothing.
(b) She senses something is suspicious about him.
(c) She thinks he is handsome.
(d) She believes he is her dead husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. What experience do Griffin and Mr. Gayle agree will help blacks reach equality with whites?

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

3. According to Griffin, what do Southern whites say about the relationship between blacks and whites?

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

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

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