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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jan Erlone think when he hears Bigger's lie about him?
(a) That Bigger is the person responsible for Mary's disappearance.
(b) That they are all crazy and should be looking for Mary instead of questioning him.
(c) That Mr. Dalton, Britten and Bigger just hate communists.
(d) That Mr. Dalton and Britten are making Bigger lie.

2. What kind of relationship does Bigger have with Gus?
(a) They are half brothers
(b) They are classmates
(c) It is a volatile relationship
(d) They are best friends

3. Why does Mrs. Dalton express disappoint in Bigger?
(a) Because he doesn't like her family.
(b) Because he is in a gang.
(c) Because he has a prison record.
(d) Because he does not want to continue his education.

4. What happens when Jan Erlone comes to visit Bigger in his cell?
(a) He essentially apologizes for being white.
(b) He says he wishes Bigger would have become a communist while he had the chance.
(c) He tells Bigger he thinks all the publicity is a good thing.
(d) He tells Bigger he forgives him for killing his girlfriend.

5. When Mrs. Dalton speaks to Bigger in the kitchen, what surprises him about her?
(a) That she can look deep into his soul.
(b) In spite of her blindness she is knows exactly where he is.
(c) In spite of her blindness she is very independent.
(d) That she can read his mind.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Britten?

2. After he returns to work at the Dalton house, what happens when Peggy asks Bigger to tend to the furnace because it has been running too hot?

3. What is different about Bigger and his friend's plan this time?

4. What is Vera doing at the YWCA?

5. What is the job Mr. Dalton is hiring Bigger to do?

(see the answer key)

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