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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What idea does Bigger get after Bessie mentions he is working near the site of the Leopold and Loeb case?
(a) Contacting Leopold and Loeb for advice
(b) That he and Bessie should go out on the town
(c) Blaming Mary's disappeareance on Leopold and Loeb
(d) Kidnapping and ransom
2. 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 hurries down the stairs to shake the ashes.
(c) He tells Peggy the furnace is fine, but he will check it anyway.
(d) He fears she suspects something and plans on how he will kill her if she discovers anything about Mary.
3. When Peggy finds Mary is not in her room what does she question Bigger about it, and what does he tell her?
(a) That the "gentleman", Jan Erlone, was planning on spending the night and he was going to go with Mary to the train in the morning.
(b) That the car is in the driveway because "the gentleman", Jan, was going to drive himself home the night before.
(c) He confesses that Mary had been drunk the night before and that "the gentleman", Jan Erlone, insisted on driving her home, but dropped Bigger at his home first.
(d) That he has no idea what could have happened since Mary was fine when he left her.
4. What things does Mrs. Dalton question Bigger about when she comes to his room?
(a) About Mary leaving her new clothing behind.
(b) About Jan Erlone's involvement with the communists.
(c) About where he took Mary the night before.
(d) About where the car was parked, the trunk and Jan Erlone.
5. After he recalls killing Mary Dalton, what did Bigger realize he left in plain sight of his mother and his siblings?
(a) The knife
(b) The pamphlets Jan gave him
(c) His bloody clothing
(d) Mary's purse
Short Answer Questions
1. What happens when Britten backs Bigger against the wall and grabs his collar asking him about the pamphlets Jan Erlone gave him?
2. Where do Mary and Jan sit in the car?
3. What does Bigger contemplate while standing on the rooftop?
4. How many members are in the Thomas family?
5. What is the title of the first part of the novel?
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