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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the theme of the movie Bigger and Jack go to see?
(a) That blacks can also be rich
(b) That white people will suffer in the depression
(c) The lifestyle of rich white people
(d) That white's are all communists

2. Who is the owner of the pool hall?
(a) Mr. Dalton
(b) G.L.'s brother
(c) Doc
(d) Jack's father

3. The story is set in what decade?
(a) 1920's
(b) 1930's
(c) 1940's
(d) 1950's

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Peggy gives Bigger dinner, what other job does she tell Bigger he must do?

2. Who answers the door when Bigger finally knocks on the door of the Dalton house?

3. After meeting Mrs. Dalton, what two things does Bigger note about her?

4. What does Mrs. Thomas want Bigger to do to help the family?

5. What does Mr. Dalton's company own?

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