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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through November 8, 1959 (pages 17-38).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Sterling Williams treat Griffin the second time they meet?
(a) He is suspicious of Griffin.
(b) He ignores him.
(c) He treats him like any other customer.
(d) He is friendly and open with Griffin.

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

4. What type of church does Griffin want to attend?
(a) Evangelical.
(b) Catholic.
(c) Protestant.
(d) Baptist.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. During Griffin's first encounter with a white man, how does the white man act toward Griffin?

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

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

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

5. Which of these does not describe Griffin's emotions once his transformation is complete?

(see the answer key)

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