1. How does Bigger see Jan Erlone for the first time when Jan visits him in jail?
(a) As a scape goat.
(b) As a man, not a "white" man.
(c) As a communist.
(d) As a friend.

2. What is Bigger's reaction when his mother's pastor comes to see him?
(a) Anger that God would allow this to happen to him.
(b) He tells the man to get out and never come back.
(c) Regret that he didn't listen ore closely in Sunday School.
(d) He feels it is too late for him to change how he feels. His fate is sealed.

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

4. How does Bigger sign the ransom note he has written to Mr. Dalton?
(a) "J. Erlone", with a drawing of a noose
(b) "Red", with a drawing of a hammer and sickle
(c) "Better Red than Dead" in red ink
(d) "Red", with a drawing of a noose

5. How does Bigger compare his family to Mary Dalton?
(a) He sees his family as alive compared to Mary being dead.
(b) He sees his family as a burden compared to new possibilites created by Mary's death.
(c) He sees his family as afraid as compared to Mary's confidence.
(d) He sees his family's poor existence compared to Mary's rich life.