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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) The gallows
(c) Living on the street
(d) In foster care

2. How do the police finally catch Bigger?
(a) They shoot him in the leg.
(b) They don't, he gets away one more time.
(c) An officer wrestles with him and wins.
(d) They use a water hose to soak him.

3. What happens when Bigger arrives at Bessie's apartment and he tries to kiss her?
(a) She tells him that since he now has a job he can marry her.
(b) She isn't interested because he ignored her at the diner.
(c) She tells him if he doesn't marry her it means he is ashamed of her.
(d) She argues with him about not being home when she tried to visit him the night before.

4. In Book Two Bigger is feeling very confident and powerful, except when he sleeps and dreams. What does he dream about after his first meeting with Britten.
(a) A church bell that turns out to be a warning bell urging him to hide himself and his package.
(b) All are correct.
(c) He tries to run from the blood, the coal, and white faces.
(d) He is carrying a package that turns out to be his own severed, bloddy head wrapped in paper.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The story is set in what decade?

2. After they leave the movie and go to the pool hall, what does Bigger do?

3. What does the white cat do while Bigger is being questioned by the police and reporters?

4. On Bigger's first night at work, what does he, Mary and Jan do as they drive around the park?

5. What does Mrs. Thomas want Bigger to do to help the family?

(see the answer key)

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