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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Bigger plan to explain his fingerprints in Mary's bedroom?
(a) He was in there to take her luggage to the station for her trip to Detroit.
(b) He was in there when he helped her into bed, but she was okay when he left her.
(c) He was going to make a point of telling everyone in the morning that Mary wanted him to get her luggage, then he'll tell everyone she's not in her room.
(d) He wasn't taking a chance, he wiped everything clean of his fingerprints.

2. After Bigger threatens Gus, who prevents him from attacking the other man?
(a) Bigger's mom
(b) Jack
(c) Vera
(d) G. H.

3. When Mrs. Dalton speaks to Bigger in the kitchen, what surprises him about her?
(a) In spite of her blindness she is knows exactly where he is.
(b) In spite of her blindness she is very independent.
(c) That she can read his mind.
(d) That she can look deep into his soul.

4. When the young couple treats him as an equal how does if make Bigger feel?
(a) He likes them immediately.
(b) Like dumping them and picking up his friends.
(c) He feels uneasy and hates them.
(d) Like he should quit the new job.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Bigger and Mary take Jan after their evening out?

2. What does Bigger do after the body is finally disposed of?

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

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

5. As Bigger is leaving the Dalton home after Mary's death, what does he find near the Dalton's car?

(see the answer key)

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