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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. After Bigger threatens Gus, who prevents him from attacking the other man?
(a) Bigger's mom
(b) G. H.
(c) Vera
(d) Jack

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

3. What does Bigger daydream about during the second movie?
(a) Moving out of the ghetto and into the country.
(b) Learning the secret to "Getting hold of money."
(c) Learning how to overcome race barriers.
(d) Learning how to invest money and make it grow.

4. What is the job Mr. Dalton is hiring Bigger to do?
(a) chauffeur
(b) handy-man
(c) butler
(d) window washer

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Thomas want Bigger to do to help the family?

2. When Bigger when arrives at the Dalton home for his interview, what question plagues him as he stands outside the house?

3. Who is the owner of the pool hall?

4. What happens when Bigger puts Mary's body in the trunk?

5. How does Bigger feel about Mary Dalton?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the Dalton's make Bigger feel so uncomfortable?

2. Describe Bigger's home.

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

4. Why did Bigger want to kill the cat?

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

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

7. Why does Bigger seem to take an instant dislike to Mary Dalton?

8. Why does Bigger get so angry and violent with Gus when he says he'll go along with the robbery?

9. Why did Bigger decide to put Mary's body in the trunk?

10. Why does Bigger need to get a job?

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