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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. In the second section of the book, who tells Griffin where he may use a bathroom and find a church?
(a) Sterling Williams.
(b) George Levitan.
(c) A restaurant owner.
(d) A white man.

2. What aspect of Griffin's portrayal of a black man does Sterling tell Griffin to work on?
(a) His skin tone.
(b) His speech.
(c) His clothing.
(d) His walk.

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

4. Why does a black widow pay attention to Griffin?
(a) She believes he is her dead husband.
(b) She is attracted to his nice clothing.
(c) She thinks he is handsome.
(d) She senses something is suspicious about him.

5. In what year was Black Like Me originally published?
(a) 1950.
(b) 1970.
(c) 1980.
(d) 1960.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of these fears is not one of the reactions Adelle Jackson has when she learns about Griffin's plan?

2. Which of these is a problem Griffin says blacks face?

3. How does the well-dressed black man act toward the other blacks?

4. On his first day in the first city he visits, what does Griffin do as a white man?

5. How does Sterling Williams treat Griffin the first time they meet?

(see the answer key)

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