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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Bigger when arrives at the Dalton home for his interview, what question plagues him as he stands outside the house?
(a) Whether he should go to the front door or the back.
(b) Whether he should be dressed in nicer clothing.
(c) He's worried they will dislike him because he is black.
(d) He's concerned he won't be able to do the job.

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

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

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Tell whom the lone witness to Bigger's crime is?

2. What does Bigger decide to do with Mary's body next?

3. Where does the novel "Native Son" take place?

4. Why does Mrs. Dalton express disappoint in Bigger?

5. Why is Bigger afraid of being caught in Mary's bedroom?

(see the answer key)

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