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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Bigger threatens Gus, who prevents him from attacking the other man?
(a) Jack
(b) Vera
(c) Bigger's mom
(d) G. H.

2. What does Bigger decide to do with Mary's body next?
(a) Put it in a dumpster near the train station.
(b) Burn it in the furnace.
(c) Ship it in the trunk to Jan
(d) Sink the trunk and the body in the river.

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

4. What doe Bigger and Jack think being "Red" is?
(a) It's to do with Native Americans.
(b) It's American communists.
(c) That it is better to be "Red" than dead.
(d) It's a violent race in Russia.

5. Where does Bigger and Mary take Jan after their evening out?
(a) Home to her house
(b) To catch the train
(c) To Mary's house
(d) To catch a bus

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Mary ask Bigger to pick up after they leave home his first night working for them?

2. Who is the owner of the pool hall?

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

4. What does Bigger begin to wish for all blacks?

5. What does Peggy decide must have happened to Mary?

(see the answer key)

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