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

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

3. Where does Bigger place the ransom note to be certain Mr. Dalton gets it?
(a) On Mr. Dalton's desk in his office.
(b) Under the front door.
(c) Under the back door.
(d) In the Dalton mail box.

4. What happens when Britten backs Bigger against the wall and grabs his collar asking him about the pamphlets Jan Erlone gave him?
(a) Mr. Dalton tells Britten, Bigger probably knows nothing about them and doesn't even know Jan Erlone.
(b) Mr. Dalton tells Britten that Bigger probably wouldn't even understand the brochures.
(c) Bigger stares coldly into the eyes of Britten until the man releases him.
(d) Bigger wants to hit the private investigator, but controls the urge.

5. What idea does Bigger get after Bessie mentions he is working near the site of the Leopold and Loeb case?
(a) That he and Bessie should go out on the town
(b) Blaming Mary's disappeareance on Leopold and Loeb
(c) Kidnapping and ransom
(d) Contacting Leopold and Loeb for advice

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mary suggest she, Jan and Bigger go to eat?

2. When Bessie again declares she won't help Bigger with is ransom plan, what does bigger do to persuade her?

3. What does Bigger finally do after wandering the streets looking for food and shelter?

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

5. Who does Mary ask Bigger to pick up after they leave home his first night working for them?

(see the answer key)

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