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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 aspect of Griffin's portrayal of a black man does Sterling tell Griffin to work on?

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

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

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

5. Besides Sterling, with whom does Griffin eat lunch at the shoeshine stand?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is one of the major themes found in the section section of the book?

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

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

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

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

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

8. Describe Griffin's experience when he tries to sit on a bench in Jackson Square.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Throughout the book, what does Griffin learn about racism and religion? How do these two seemingly conflicting practices relate to one another? Use Griffin's experiences and reflections to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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