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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Mrs. Dalton speaks to Bigger in the kitchen, what surprises him about her?
(a) In spite of her blindness she is knows exactly where he is.
(b) That she can look deep into his soul.
(c) That she can read his mind.
(d) In spite of her blindness she is very independent.

2. What does Bigger realize after Mrs. Dalton leaves Mary's bedroom?
(a) That he killed Mary by smothering her.
(b) That he is a very lucky young man.
(c) That Mary had a heart attack.
(d) That Mary wanted him to kiss her.

3. What Bigger and his friends call the game they play?
(a) Kick the can
(b) "White"
(c) "Black" against "White"
(d) Catch me if you can

4. How is building Bigger chose as the lookout point for the money drop described in the story.
(a) A large, white building.
(b) A vacant building in the slums.
(c) A tall, white and silent building.
(d) A white, vacant, quiet building.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Buddy tell Bigger happened the night before?

2. Where do Mary and Jan sit in the car?

3. How many bedrooms does the Thomas family share?

4. After Bigger leaves Bessie and returns to the Dalton's house what does Peggy tell him to do and why?

5. What does Bigger decide to do with Mary's body next?

(see the answer key)

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