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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through November 14, 1959 (pages 45-77).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the profession of Sterling Williams?
(a) A shoeshine.
(b) A busboy.
(c) A traveling salesman.
(d) A cab driver.

2. Where does Griffin decide to eat dinner in the second section of the book?
(a) A cafe.
(b) Sterling Williams' house.
(c) A white restaurant.
(d) The YMCA.

3. According to Griffin's observations, what do blacks feel they cannot do?
(a) Heighten their place in society.
(b) Heighten their place among other blacks.
(c) Sit anywhere on the bus.
(d) Be treated with respect by anyone.

4. How does Sterling Williams treat Griffin the first time they meet?
(a) He talks to him about his personal life.
(b) Like a white customer.
(c) He ignores him.
(d) Like a friend.

5. What street does Griffin travel to first, after he finds a bathroom to use?
(a) Magazine Street.
(b) Canal Street.
(c) Bourbon Street.
(d) Carrollton Avenue.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the start of the fourth section of the book, how much time has passed since Griffin became a black man?

2. What is the name of the black magazine Griffin's friend owns?

3. At the beginning of the third section of the book, with whom does Griffin spend a lot of time?

4. Which of these is a job that Griffin unsuccessfully tries to get at the beginning of the third section of the book?

5. During Griffin's discussion with Reverend A. L. Davis and Mr. Gayle, who walks into the room?

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