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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) The pamphlets Jan gave him
(b) Mary's purse
(c) Mary's expensive necklace
(d) A bottle of rum

2. What is the job Mr. Dalton is hiring Bigger to do?
(a) handy-man
(b) window washer
(c) chauffeur
(d) butler

3. Who does Bigger see when he, Mary and Jan enter the restaurant?
(a) Gus, Jack and G.H.
(b) Jack and Bessie Mears
(c) Gus and Bessie Mears
(d) Jack and G.H.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Vera doing at the YWCA?

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

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

4. What happens when Bigger puts Mary's body in the trunk?

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

(see the answer key)

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