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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Bigger puts Mary's body in the trunk?
(a) It doesn't fit so he rolls her in a carpet.
(b) It doesn't fit so he has to cut her limbs off.
(c) It doesn't fit so he sits on the lid until he can close it.
(d) It doesn't fit so he has to force it inside.

2. Who does Bigger decide to blame for Mary's death?
(a) Jan Erlone
(b) Peggy
(c) Jack
(d) Bessie Mears

3. Where does Bigger say white people live?
(a) Inside fancy mansions
(b) In the ghetto
(c) Inside him and all other black people
(d) On the south side of Chicago

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

5. Who is the owner of the pool hall?
(a) Doc
(b) Jack's father
(c) Mr. Dalton
(d) G.L.'s brother

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the novel "Native Son" take place?

2. What does Bigger realize after Mrs. Dalton leaves Mary's bedroom?

3. As Bigger is leaving the Dalton home after Mary's death, what does he find near the Dalton's car?

4. What kind of relationship does Bigger have with Gus?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Bigger's home.

2. How does Bigger really feel about holding up Blum's Delicatessen?

3. After Bigger realized Mary was dead, why didn't he even consider just telling the truth?

4. What does it mean about Bigger "Feeling his blackness," even more after Mary Dalton and Jan Erlone's attempts at being friendly?

5. What is the symbolism of the two movies Bigger and his friends saw?

6. What was the story Bigger planned to tell when he returned in the morning?

7. What did he find outside near the car on the night of Mary's death, and what did he do with it?

8. Why does Bigger panic when Mrs. Dalton enters Mary's room while he is in there?

9. After all the gory details of the way he disposed of Mary's body, how was Bigger reacting?

10. Explain the game, "White," that Bigger and his friends played.

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