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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jan Erlone think when he hears Bigger's lie about him?
(a) That Mr. Dalton, Britten and Bigger just hate communists.
(b) That they are all crazy and should be looking for Mary instead of questioning him.
(c) That Mr. Dalton and Britten are making Bigger lie.
(d) That Bigger is the person responsible for Mary's disappearance.

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

3. How does Bigger feel about Mary Dalton?
(a) He hates her instantly.
(b) He finds her very attractive.
(c) He feels she is just like her mother.
(d) He has no feelings about her or anyone.

4. What goes through Bigger's mind when he hears the music from the church?
(a) He wishes he could be with his mother.
(b) He hums along, but feeling to peace he gets angry.
(c) He half wishes he was a believer like his mother, but doesn't want to give up his sense of self.
(d) He hates the music and can't wait to find another apartment.

5. How much money does Bigger show Bessie to try to impress her?
(a) $175
(b) $225
(c) $125
(d) $100

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mr. Dalton refuse to have Jan Erlone picked up by the police for questioning?

2. What is the theme of the movie Bigger and Jack go to see?

3. Bigger finally shakes down the ashes, but he doesn't remove them from the furnace, he just adds more coal. What happens then?

4. On the streetcar on the way to Bessie's apartment what does Bigger want to shout?

5. What does Bigger contemplate while standing on the rooftop?

(see the answer key)

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