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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Mary and Jan sit in the car?
(a) In the back seat.
(b) The don't, they walk.
(c) The sit in the front and ask Bigger to sit in the back.
(d) In the front seat with Bigger.

2. What terrorizes the family in the opening of the novel?
(a) Their landlord
(b) A rabid cat
(c) A rat
(d) A gunman

3. What is different about Bigger and his friend's plan this time?
(a) They will use a car to getaway.
(b) They will do it in daylight instead of night.
(c) They will use a gun and the person is white.
(d) They will wear the jersey of a vival gang.

4. Where is Mary Dalton expected to go on the day after Bigger is hired by her father?
(a) University
(b) To a communist rally
(c) To a union meeting
(d) Detroit

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mrs. Thomas say Bigger will end up if he doesn't straighten out his life?

2. Where does Bigger take the trunk with the body inside?

3. The story is set in what decade?

4. How does Bigger get Mary to her room without disturbing anyone?

5. Where does Bigger have a job interview?

(see the answer key)

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