1. 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?
(a) Because coming up with such a detailed plan would be beyond the Negro mind.
(b) Because Mr. Dalton really liked Bigger and wanted to help him.
(c) Because Jan Erlone refused to be released and has signed a confession.
(d) Because Jan Erlone is a communist and they hate communists.

2. What is different about Bigger and his friend's plan this time?
(a) They will do it in daylight instead of night.
(b) They will use a car to getaway.
(c) They will use a gun and the person is white.
(d) They will wear the jersey of a vival gang.

3. When Bigger nearly falls off the ledge, how does the writer describe what he would fall into if he had fallen?
(a) "An ocean of boiling hate."
(b) "The waiting arms of the police."
(c) "A boiling pot of hatred."
(d) "An ocean of cheers from the spectators below."

4. What happens when Bigger arrives at Bessie's apartment and he tries to kiss her?
(a) She tells him that since he now has a job he can marry her.
(b) She isn't interested because he ignored her at the diner.
(c) She argues with him about not being home when she tried to visit him the night before.
(d) She tells him if he doesn't marry her it means he is ashamed of her.

5. When Bigger returns to the basement to shake down the ashes, what stops him?
(a) He hears someone and is afraid they will see Mary's body.
(b) He sees that her body hasn't completely burned.
(c) The white cat stares at him and makes uncomfortable.
(d) He thinks he sees Mary's face as it looked the night before.