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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Bigger sign the ransom note he has written to Mr. Dalton?
(a) "Better Red than Dead" in red ink
(b) "Red", with a drawing of a hammer and sickle
(c) "J. Erlone", with a drawing of a noose
(d) "Red", with a drawing of a noose

2. What two words best describe Bigger in this opening part of the novel?
(a) Angry and Joker
(b) Helpless and Strong
(c) Pessimistic and Angry
(d) Hopeless and Fun-loving

3. Where is Mary Dalton expected to go on the day after Bigger is hired by her father?
(a) Detroit
(b) To a union meeting
(c) To a communist rally
(d) University

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

5. What does Bigger do after he puts Mary to bed?
(a) He covers her
(b) He kisses her
(c) He leaves her alone
(d) He puts her into her nightgown

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bigger daydream about during the second movie?

2. What goes through Bigger's mind when he hears the music from the church?

3. How does Mrs. Dalton look when she comes to Bigger's room to question him about Mary's disappearance?

4. How is building Bigger chose as the lookout point for the money drop described in the story.

5. In book two, how do the reporters decide to frame their stories?

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