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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. During the third section of the book, on what object does Griffin sit while he is in the public space, after his walk?
(a) The ground.
(b) A fence post.
(c) A bench.
(d) A stoop.

2. At the beginning of the third section of the book, what is Griffin comforted by?
(a) White are not treating him poorly so far.
(b) He knows he will get a good story out of the experience.
(c) He knows his transformation is only temporary.
(d) Blacks are willing to help him without expecting anything in return.

3. What is the race of Sterling Williams?
(a) Asian.
(b) Native American.
(c) White.
(d) Black.

4. After Griffin speaks to the white man in the third section of the book, how does Griffin feel physically?
(a) Fatigued.
(b) Energized.
(c) Clumsy.
(d) Strong.

5. How does Sterling talk to Griffin when he meets him as a black man for the first time?
(a) He keeps him at a distance.
(b) He talks to him condescendingly.
(c) He treats him in the same way as he did when Griffin was white.
(d) He talks to him openly.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. From whom does Griffin decide to rent a room?

3. How does Griffin pay for his journey as a black man?

4. On the bus, what do the other blacks tell Griffin about Mississippi?

5. Why, as Griffin learns, should he walk down the middle of the street?

(see the answer key)

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