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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes Mrs. Dalton leave Mary's bedroom when she comes to check on her daughter?
(a) She smells liquor and thinks her daughter is passed out.
(b) She goes to get her husband.
(c) She thinks her daugher is asleep.
(d) She is afraid of Bigger.

2. What does Bigger tell his friend Gus he could do if he had the chance?
(a) Drive a car
(b) Rob a bank
(c) Fly a plane
(d) Earn a lot of money

3. Why does Mrs. Dalton express disappoint in Bigger?
(a) Because he does not want to continue his education.
(b) Because he is in a gang.
(c) Because he has a prison record.
(d) Because he doesn't like her family.

4. What does Bigger realize after Mrs. Dalton leaves Mary's bedroom?
(a) That Mary had a heart attack.
(b) That he is a very lucky young man.
(c) That he killed Mary by smothering her.
(d) That Mary wanted him to kiss her.

5. After winning the battle with "the beast" what does Bigger do?
(a) He frightens his sister, Vera, with the body.
(b) He hides the remains.
(c) He sits down to eat dinner.
(d) He shows his mother his prize.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the job Mr. Dalton is hiring Bigger to do?

4. How does Bigger feel when he enters the Dalton home for the very first time?

5. When Bigger when arrives at the Dalton home for his interview, what question plagues him as he stands outside the house?

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