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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Buddy tell Bigger happened the night before?
(a) That he would keep quiet for a price.
(b) That their mother was happy he got the job.
(c) That Bigger's girlfriend, Bessie, came to see him and that she was angry he wasn't there.
(d) That Bigger's girlfriend, Bessie, came to see him the night before and talked about marriage.

2. What does Bigger say when Bessie asks if he murdered Mary Dalton?
(a) He denies killing Mary, but admits he stole money from her.
(b) He admits that he killed Mary and threatens Bessie, too.
(c) He admits that he killed Mary and tells Bessie he'll tell everyone she helped him.
(d) He laughs and says Mary killed herself by jumping in the river and he just watched.

3. What is the title of the first part of the novel?
(a) Lost Soul
(b) Rage
(c) Fear
(d) Anger

4. What doe Bigger and Jack think being "Red" is?
(a) That it is better to be "Red" than dead.
(b) It's to do with Native Americans.
(c) It's American communists.
(d) It's a violent race in Russia.

5. Who is the owner of the pool hall?
(a) G.L.'s brother
(b) Jack's father
(c) Doc
(d) Mr. Dalton

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Bigger do after he puts Mary to bed?

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

5. Where does Bigger first go after leaving his home the morning after Mary's murder?

(see the answer key)

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