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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Mrs. Dalton speaks to Bigger in the kitchen, what surprises him about her?
(a) That she can read his mind.
(b) In spite of her blindness she is knows exactly where he is.
(c) In spite of her blindness she is very independent.
(d) That she can look deep into his soul.

2. 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?
(a) Because Jan Erlone refused to be released and has signed a confession.
(b) Because coming up with such a detailed plan would be beyond the Negro mind.
(c) Because Mr. Dalton really liked Bigger and wanted to help him.
(d) Because Jan Erlone is a communist and they hate communists.

3. Who answers the door when Bigger finally knocks on the door of the Dalton house?
(a) Mary Dalton
(b) The house-keeper.
(c) Mr. Dalton
(d) The butler.

4. How does Bigger get Mary to her room without disturbing anyone?
(a) He gets Peggy to help
(b) He drags her
(c) He carries her
(d) He gets her parents to help

5. Where does Bigger have a job interview?
(a) At the Dalton's
(b) At the supermarket
(c) At Blum's Delicatessin
(d) At YMCA

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mary suggest she, Jan and Bigger go to eat?

2. Why does Bigger seem bothered that the newspaper only just wrote about him after he killed Mary?

3. Who does Bigger see when he, Mary and Jan enter the restaurant?

4. What does Bigger decide to do with Mary's body next?

5. What is Vera doing at the YWCA?

(see the answer key)

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