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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before Bigger puts more coal on the fire, what is he certain he sees in the furnace?
(a) Peggy watching from the top of the stairs.
(b) The white cat watching him again.
(c) The shape of Mary's body beneath the coals.
(d) He can't see anything because the light it out.

2. Who does Bigger decide to blame for Mary's death?
(a) Jack
(b) Peggy
(c) Jan Erlone
(d) Bessie Mears

3. 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) He is carrying a package that turns out to be his own severed, bloddy head wrapped in paper.
(b) All are correct.
(c) He tries to run from the blood, the coal, and white faces.
(d) A church bell that turns out to be a warning bell urging him to hide himself and his package.

4. Why does Mr. Dalton refuse to have Jan Erlone picked up by the police for questioning?
(a) He doesn't want the police invovled because doesn't trust them.
(b) He's afraid his daughter is just doing this to disgrace the family.
(c) He is afraid of the bad publicity.
(d) He doesn't think Jan Erlone has anything to do with it.

5. What makes Mrs. Dalton leave Mary's bedroom when she comes to check on her daughter?
(a) She smells liquor and thinks her daughter is passed out.
(b) She is afraid of Bigger.
(c) She thinks her daugher is asleep.
(d) She goes to get her husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Bigger take the trunk with the body inside?

2. Where does Bigger Thomas and his family live?

3. While hidden Bigger reads a newspaper about the search for him. Why do the authorities still think Jan Erlone is the mastermind behind the entire murder and ransom?

4. How does Bigger get Mary to her room without disturbing anyone?

5. After Bigger threatens Gus, who prevents him from attacking the other man?

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