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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. Where does Griffin stay while he undergoes his treatment to become black?
(a) A fancy hotel.
(b) A close friend's house.
(c) A relative's basement.
(d) A boarding house.

2. How does P.D. East initially interact with Griffin?
(a) He is shocked and awkward with him at first.
(b) He immediately closes the door in Griffin's face.
(c) He instantly recognizes Griffin and is friendly.
(d) He is overjoyed and hugs him in public.

3. What is the name of the well-dressed black man who gets on the bus at one of its stops?
(a) Louis.
(b) Beau.
(c) Alexander.
(d) Christophe.

4. During Griffin's discussion with Reverend A. L. Davis and Mr. Gayle, who walks into the room?
(a) George Levitan.
(b) J.P. Guillory.
(c) Mrs. Davis.
(d) Sterling Williams.

5. Which of these is not a reaction of Griffin's wife when he tells her of his plan?
(a) She says she will take care of their children without him.
(b) She tells him he should go ahead with the project.
(c) She tells him he is not allowed to go.
(d) She is shocked.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the blacks react to Griffin's interaction with the white woman on public transportation?

2. Besides Sterling, with whom does Griffin eat lunch at the shoeshine stand?

3. What street does Griffin travel to first, after he finds a bathroom to use?

4. What emotion does Griffin have at the end of the second section of the book?

5. According to Griffin's observations, what do blacks feel they cannot do?

(see the answer key)

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