View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Bigger see when he, Mary and Jan enter the restaurant?
(a) Jack and G.H.
(b) Jack and Bessie Mears
(c) Gus and Bessie Mears
(d) Gus, Jack and G.H.

2. Who does Mary ask Bigger to pick up after they leave home his first night working for them?
(a) Her friend, Joan Erlone
(b) Her professor, Mr. Erlone
(c) Her boyfriend, Jan Erlone
(d) She doesn't ask him to pick up anyone.

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

4. What does Bigger do after the body is finally disposed of?
(a) He steals money from Mary's purse then goes home to sleep.
(b) He finishes the bottle of rum then goes home to sleep.
(c) He takes the pamphlets Jan gave him and plants them in Mary's room.
(d) He takes Mary's necklace to a pawn shop then goes home with the money.

5. Why does Mrs. Dalton express disappoint in Bigger?
(a) Because he does not want to continue his education.
(b) Because he doesn't like her family.
(c) Because he has a prison record.
(d) Because he is in a gang.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Bigger's mother say to him after she awakens the morning after the killing?

2. In book two when Bigger finally falls asleep after hearing Peggy and Mrs. Dalton talking about Mary, what does he recall in his dream?

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

4. As Bigger tells his fabricated story about the previous evening to Mr. Dalton and Britten, what is he feeling?

5. How does Bigger feel about Mary Dalton?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 516 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample