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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the white cat do while Bigger is being questioned by the police and reporters?
(a) It keeps looking from the furnace to Bigger and back again.
(b) Jumps on his shoulder, then walks around his feet.
(c) Sits staring intently at Bigger.
(d) Jumps on his shoulder and digs in its claws.

3. What kind of relationship does Bigger have with Gus?
(a) It is a volatile relationship
(b) They are best friends
(c) They are classmates
(d) They are half brothers

4. How does Bigger feel when he enters the Dalton home for the very first time?
(a) Uncomfortable
(b) Indifferent
(c) Worried
(d) Lucky

5. When Peggy finds Mary is not in her room what does she question Bigger about it, and what does he tell her?
(a) That the car is in the driveway because "the gentleman", Jan, was going to drive himself home the night before.
(b) That the "gentleman", Jan Erlone, was planning on spending the night and he was going to go with Mary to the train in the morning.
(c) He confesses that Mary had been drunk the night before and that "the gentleman", Jan Erlone, insisted on driving her home, but dropped Bigger at his home first.
(d) That he has no idea what could have happened since Mary was fine when he left her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Bigger see when he, Mary and Jan enter the restaurant?

2. What happens after Jan Erlone sees Bigger on the street and offers to help him, then invites him out for coffee to talk about the situation?

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

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

5. How does Bigger sign the ransom note he has written to Mr. Dalton?

(see the answer key)

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