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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the novel "Native Son" take place?
(a) Chicago
(b) Philadelphia
(c) New York City
(d) Birmingham

2. Where does Bigger and Mary take Jan after their evening out?
(a) To catch the train
(b) Home to her house
(c) To catch a bus
(d) To Mary's house

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

4. Where does Mrs. Thomas say Bigger will end up if he doesn't straighten out his life?
(a) The gallows
(b) Living on the street
(c) In foster care
(d) In jail

5. How many members are in the Thomas family?
(a) Four
(b) Six
(c) Five
(d) Eight

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where does Mary suggest she, Jan and Bigger go to eat?

4. Where is Mary Dalton expected to go on the day after Bigger is hired by her father?

5. What does Bigger do after he puts Mary to bed?

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