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

2. Where does Griffin stay while he undergoes his treatment to become black?

3. Who helps Griffin darken his skin?

4. What is the name of the public space that Griffin sits down in after his walk, during the third section of the book?

5. What major theme is introduced in the second section of the book?

Short Essay Questions

1. Do other people support Griffin when he tells them about his project?

2. How does Griffin's story-telling change from the beginning of this section to the end of this section?

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

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

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

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

7. Describe Griffin's confrontation in the street toward the end of the second section of the book.

8. What does Griffin observe about blacks' survival techniques among one another?

9. Why is J.P. Guillory confused when he hears Griffin's name?

10. What is Griffin comforted by after he has trouble finding a job?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the book, Griffin is faced with the differences in opportunities for blacks and whites. Explain situations in which blacks and whites have different types of opportunities, and how Griffin discovers these differences. For each, analyze Griffin's feelings about the situation.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Griffin's understanding of the relationship between blacks and whites in the south at the beginning of his journey and at the end of his journey. Use examples from the text to show how his understanding changes or stays the same.

Essay Topic 3

In many cases, Griffin learns that whites will show sympathy for blacks as individuals, but not as a larger group. Based on Griffin's observations, what is the logic behind this behavior? Use at least three examples from the text to support your response.

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