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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After he recalls killing Mary Dalton, what did Bigger realize he left in plain sight of his mother and his siblings?
(a) Mary's purse
(b) The pamphlets Jan gave him
(c) The knife
(d) His bloody clothing

2. What does Bigger see as they take him away from the inquest?
(a) A crowd cheering him
(b) A group of friends
(c) A person pointing a gun at him from a rooftop
(d) A burning cross

3. Where is Mary Dalton expected to go on the day after Bigger is hired by her father?
(a) University
(b) To a communist rally
(c) Detroit
(d) To a union meeting

4. As Bigger is leaving the Dalton home after Mary's death, what does he find near the Dalton's car?
(a) Mary's purse
(b) A bottle of rum
(c) The pamphlets Jan gave him
(d) Mary's expensive necklace

5. What happens when Bigger is taken into the coroner's inquest?
(a) He shouts he is innocent.
(b) He faints
(c) He falls asleep
(d) He tries to get away

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens after Jan Erlone sees Bigger on the street and offers to help him, then invites him out for coffee to talk about the situation?

2. What does Bigger do to silence Mary in her room?

3. What does the State's Attorney Buckley get Bigger to do?

4. How many members are in the Thomas family?

5. What does Bigger overhear Mrs. Dalton saying to Peggy when she learns her daughter is gone?

(see the answer key)

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