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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 long is the break the bus driver gives his passengers on the bus to Mississippi?

2. How does Griffin remember his past experience in Mobile as a young, white man?

3. Why, as Griffin learns, should he not look at a white woman?

4. How do P.D. East's neighbors and friends treat him?

5. According to Griffin, how do many whites claim to keep their race pure?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does P.D. East have to go to New Orleans?

2. According to Griffin, how do the blacks automatically act among one another on the bus to Mississippi?

3. Why is Sterling upset when Griffin goes to see him at the shoeshine stand?

4. What does Griffin do as he leaves the young black man's house?

5. Why do the young black man's children think they are having a party?

6. Why does the black preacher Griffin meets in Mobile say he loves whites?

7. Why is the white man who picks Griffin up at the beginning of the fourth section hypocritical?

8. What does Griffin mean when he says he feels like a tenth-class citizen?

9. What is once piece of advice that Bill Williams gives Griffin?

10. How does the attendant at the custard stand act toward Griffin when Griffin asks to use a restroom?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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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