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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Mrs. Thomas say Bigger will end up if he doesn't straighten out his life?
(a) In foster care
(b) In jail
(c) Living on the street
(d) The gallows

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

3. Before Bigger puts more coal on the fire, what is he certain he sees in the furnace?
(a) The white cat watching him again.
(b) Peggy watching from the top of the stairs.
(c) He can't see anything because the light it out.
(d) The shape of Mary's body beneath the coals.

4. What does Mr. Dalton's company own?
(a) A limo service.
(b) A construction company.
(c) The oldest bank in the city.
(d) The home in the ghetto where Bigger lives.

5. What goes through Bigger's mind when he hears the music from the church?
(a) He hums along, but feeling to peace he gets angry.
(b) He hates the music and can't wait to find another apartment.
(c) He half wishes he was a believer like his mother, but doesn't want to give up his sense of self.
(d) He wishes he could be with his mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. The South Side Real Estate Company is what to Bigger?

2. How does Bigger feel about what his mother does when she sees the Daltons in his cell?

3. What does Bigger do after the body is finally disposed of?

4. How does Bigger compare his family to Mary Dalton?

5. Why does Mr. Dalton refuse to have Jan Erlone picked up by the police for questioning?

(see the answer key)

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