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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The story is set in what decade?
(a) 1930's
(b) 1920's
(c) 1950's
(d) 1940's

3. Where does Bigger take the trunk with the body inside?
(a) Out to the car
(b) Into the basement
(c) Into the garage
(d) To a dumpster

4. Who does Mary ask Bigger to pick up after they leave home his first night working for them?
(a) Her boyfriend, Jan Erlone
(b) Her professor, Mr. Erlone
(c) She doesn't ask him to pick up anyone.
(d) Her friend, Joan Erlone

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Bigger have a job interview?

2. What is the title of the first part of the novel?

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

4. When the young couple treats him as an equal how does if make Bigger feel?

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

(see the answer key)

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