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

2. What does Bigger say the white people do to black people?
(a) They want to be friends with them.
(b) They kill them one by one hoping to get rid of them all.
(c) They try to help them by giving them jobs no one should have to do.
(d) Keep the blacks in one area and won't let them into any other area.

3. After winning the battle with "the beast" what does Bigger do?
(a) He hides the remains.
(b) He sits down to eat dinner.
(c) He shows his mother his prize.
(d) He frightens his sister, Vera, with the body.

4. Where do Mary and Jan sit in the car?
(a) The sit in the front and ask Bigger to sit in the back.
(b) In the front seat with Bigger.
(c) In the back seat.
(d) The don't, they walk.

5. How does Bigger act during the first days after his capture?
(a) Like he is in a trance.
(b) Like a very angry man.
(c) He is prayerful.
(d) Like he's proud of what he did.

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. How much money does Bigger show Bessie to try to impress her?

3. Who did Bigger want to see before he died?

4. What is the third thing Bigger admitted to Max he would have liked to have been?

5. Where does Mrs. Thomas say Bigger will end up if he doesn't straighten out his life?

(see the answer key)

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