1. Why does Mrs. Dalton express disappoint in Bigger?
(a) Because he does not want to continue his education.
(b) Because he has a prison record.
(c) Because he is in a gang.
(d) Because he doesn't like her family.

2. In what ways does Bigger act to give the impression he thinks Mary is asleep upstairs in her bedroom?
(a) He loads her trunk, waits by the car, rings the bell, then asks Peggy what he should do since Mary has not come down.
(b) He asks Mrs. Dalton what time Mary's train is supposed to leave, because he doesn't want them to be late.
(c) He eats his breakfast then asks Peggy to go upstairs and find out what is taking Mary so long.
(d) He eats breakfast with the Daltons as though nothing unusual has happened.

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

4. What things does Mrs. Dalton question Bigger about when she comes to his room?
(a) About Mary leaving her new clothing behind.
(b) About where the car was parked, the trunk and Jan Erlone.
(c) About where he took Mary the night before.
(d) About Jan Erlone's involvement with the communists.

5. What does Bigger contemplate while standing on the rooftop?
(a) Trying to jump to the next building.
(b) Trying to look for a fire escape.
(c) Jumping to his death.
(d) Shooting himself.