1. What keeps stopping Bigger from shaking down the ashes in the furnace?
(a) He doesn't know the ashes need to be removed.
(b) He is afraid of burning himself.
(c) Fear and dread
(d) He wants to make sure Mary's body is completely burned.

2. How did Bigger say he was feeling at the end of his final conversation with Max?
(a) He said, "I'm all right."
(b) He said, "I'll be back."
(c) He said, "I did good."
(d) He said, "Pray for my soul."

3. How did Bigger plead at the arraignment?
(a) guilty by reason of insanity
(b) innoscent by reason of insanity
(c) Not guilty
(d) guilty

4. In book two, how do the reporters decide to frame their stories?
(a) That negros are becomming more involved with communisim.
(b) That the communists and the negros are working together to get the ransom.
(c) That the communists have plotted the kidnapping and are blaming it on Bigger.
(d) That the negros want to be left alone and the communists forcing their beliefs on them.

5. On Bigger's first night at work, what does he, Mary and Jan do as they drive around the park?
(a) Get drunk and read pamphlets
(b) Drink until they all pass out.
(c) Drink beer, rum and talk about communism.
(d) Talk about Mary's upcoming trip.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book Two Bigger is feeling very confident and powerful, except when he sleeps and dreams. What does he dream about after his first meeting with Britten.

2. What was under the sheet at the inquest?

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

4. What happens when Britten backs Bigger against the wall and grabs his collar asking him about the pamphlets Jan Erlone gave him?

5. What is Bigger afraid to do?

(see the answer key)

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