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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the race of Sterling Williams?

2. How does Griffin's interaction on the way to dinner in the second section of the book affect him?

3. After Griffin leaves the school in the third section of the book, what type of transportation does he use?

4. What type of church does Griffin want to attend?

5. While Griffin is walking and looking at restaurants in the third section of the book, whom does he feel he has embarrassed?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Griffin's doctor view civil rights and equality for blacks?

3. Explain one of the two specific problems Griffin writes that blacks face.

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

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

6. What do Griffin and Mr. Gayle say about equality in the job market?

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

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

9. Why do you think Sterling and his friend Joe taunt the homeless man on the street?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s role in the book. Based on your knowledge of Dr. King's role in history and what you have read in the book, explain three things you think the two men would agree upon. Use examples from the text to support your answer. How would the two get along if they ever met?

Essay Topic 2

Why do you think Griffin chose the title, Black Like Me? What connotation does this title have? After reading the book, analyze Griffin's choice using supporting examples from the text. Extra credit: Suggest and explain a different title for the book.

Essay Topic 3

Explain how the public reacts to Griffin's story. What events take place? Using your knowledge of the Civil Rights movement, analyze this reaction. Was it an expected or unexpected reaction? Use supporting examples from the text in your response.

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