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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through November 24- December 4, 1959 (pages 102-139).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What state is the author, John Howard Griffin, from?
(a) Texas.
(b) Mississippi.
(c) Alabama.
(d) Georgia.

2. At the start of the fourth section of the book, why is Sterling upset when Griffin goes to visit him?
(a) He has not had a customer in more than a week.
(b) He has heard about a disturbing court case involving a black man.
(c) He has heard that other blacks were suspicious of Griffin.
(d) He has not gotten paid by his last customer.

3. What city does Griffin walk through during his skin treatment?
(a) Jackson.
(b) Baton Rouge.
(c) New Orleans.
(d) Talahassee.

4. At the beginning of the second section of the book, how is Griffin feeling emotionally?
(a) Lonely.
(b) Adventurous.
(c) Happy.
(d) Excited.

5. According to Griffin's observations, what do blacks do to make their lives better?
(a) Put one another down.
(b) Work menial jobs.
(c) Start new businesses.
(d) Work together.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city does the bus to Mississippi finally arrive?

2. How does the well-dressed black man make Griffin feel?

3. Why does Griffin decide to leave the church?

4. What is the name of the public space that Griffin sits down in after his walk, during the third section of the book?

5. How does P.D. East initially interact with Griffin?

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