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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What Bigger and his friends call the game they play?
(a) Catch me if you can
(b) "White"
(c) "Black" against "White"
(d) Kick the can

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Mrs. Dalton leave Mary's bedroom when she comes to check on her daughter?

2. What is different about Bigger and his friend's plan this time?

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

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

5. Where does Bigger say white people live?

(see the answer key)

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