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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the race of Sterling Williams?
(a) White.
(b) Asian.
(c) Native American.
(d) Black.

3. What street does Griffin travel to first, after he finds a bathroom to use?
(a) Magazine Street.
(b) Bourbon Street.
(c) Canal Street.
(d) Carrollton Avenue.

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

5. How does Griffin view the black community at first?
(a) It is more wealthier than he thought.
(b) It is struggling to survive.
(c) It is filled with scoundrels.
(d) It is thriving and carefree.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Griffin's observations, what is one tactic whites use to keep blacks in place?

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

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

4. Where is the first location Griffin goes to, immediately after his transformation?

5. In the third section of the book, what school does Griffin visit?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Griffin's emotions after his skin transformation is complete.

2. How does the manner in which Sterling Williams speaks to Griffin the second time they meet differ from that of the first time?

3. According to Griffin, how do Southern whites view the relationship between races?

4. How do you think Griffin feels emotionally at the end of this section?

5. How do A. L. Davis and Mr. Gayle feel about Griffin's views about "the problem" of blacks?

6. How do you think Griffin feels physically at the end of this section?

7. Describe how Griffin feels when he leaves his hotel at the beginning of the second section.

8. How does Griffin say he will react if anyone asks who he is during his journey?

9. How does Sterling Williams react when Griffin reveals his identity?

10. Describe Griffin's skin treatments in New Orleans.

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