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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who answers the door when Bigger finally knocks on the door of the Dalton house?
(a) The butler.
(b) Mr. Dalton
(c) The house-keeper.
(d) Mary Dalton

3. What is Vera doing at the YWCA?
(a) Taking sewing lessons
(b) Teaching a class
(c) Learning to swim
(d) Meeting her boyfriend

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

5. As Bigger is leaving the Dalton home after Mary's death, what does he find near the Dalton's car?
(a) The pamphlets Jan gave him
(b) Mary's expensive necklace
(c) A bottle of rum
(d) Mary's purse

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After Bigger threatens Gus, who prevents him from attacking the other man?

3. Where does Bigger Thomas and his family live?

4. After they leave the movie and go to the pool hall, what does Bigger do?

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

(see the answer key)

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