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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. How do the other whites react to Griffin's interaction with the white woman on public transportation?

2. During Griffin's first encounter with a white man, how does the white man act toward Griffin?

3. What point of view does Griffin use to tell his story?

4. To which state does Griffin travel first?

5. How does Sterling react when Griffin reveals his identity?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Describe Griffin's first encounter with a white man after his skin transformation.

7. According to Griffin and Mr. Gayle, what is the first step whites believe would threaten the survival of the white race?

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

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

10. What does Griffin tell his host that he is doing in New Orleans?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As a journalist, Griffin is drawn to many different types of writing in the book. Choose four publications Griffin comes across, describe their contents and purpose, and explain their impact on Griffin and his journey.

Essay Topic 2

When Griffin hears about a lynching in Mississippi, he goes to visit the city and see what race relations are like there. How are violent acts like lynchings reflected in society? What do these events reveal about the surrounding community? Use details from Griffin's visit to Mississippi to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze Griffin's conversation with A.L. Davis and Mr. Gayle. What problems do the men address? Why are these problems relevant? Why do you think Griffin keeps his true identity concealed from the two men?

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