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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bigger do after he puts Mary to bed?
(a) He kisses her
(b) He leaves her alone
(c) He covers her
(d) He puts her into her nightgown

2. How does Bigger feel about Mary Dalton?
(a) He has no feelings about her or anyone.
(b) He finds her very attractive.
(c) He feels she is just like her mother.
(d) He hates her instantly.

3. What happens when after all the closing statements, the judge says the court would adjourn for only one hour?
(a) The Judge reminds the court they need to consider everything carefully because a young man's life is at stake.
(b) Max argues that they need more time to come up with a verdict.
(c) People in the courtroom cheer.
(d) State's Attorney Buckley laughts and says they won't need that long.

4. After he returns to work at the Dalton house, what happens when Peggy asks Bigger to tend to the furnace because it has been running too hot?
(a) He tells Peggy he will check the furnace later.
(b) He tells Peggy the furnace is fine, but he will check it anyway.
(c) He hurries down the stairs to shake the ashes.
(d) He fears she suspects something and plans on how he will kill her if she discovers anything about Mary.

5. How does Bigger plan to explain his fingerprints in Mary's bedroom?
(a) He wasn't taking a chance, he wiped everything clean of his fingerprints.
(b) He was going to make a point of telling everyone in the morning that Mary wanted him to get her luggage, then he'll tell everyone she's not in her room.
(c) He was in there when he helped her into bed, but she was okay when he left her.
(d) He was in there to take her luggage to the station for her trip to Detroit.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Bigger go to trial so quickly?

2. Where does Bigger first go after leaving his home the morning after Mary's murder?

3. Who does Bigger decide to blame for Mary's death?

4. How does Bigger sign the ransom note he has written to Mr. Dalton?

5. While hidden Bigger reads a newspaper about the search for him. Why do the authorities still think Jan Erlone is the mastermind behind the entire murder and ransom?

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