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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. At the beginning of the sixth section of the book, how does Griffin decide to leave Mobile?
(a) A bus.
(b) Walking.
(c) Hitchhiking.
(d) A train.

2. What does the first white man Griffin meets in the sixth section of the book tell Griffin he and his friends do with blacks who misbehave?
(a) Send them to jail or kill them.
(b) Beat them until they run away.
(c) Steal their women.
(d) Leave them in the streets.

3. Where does Griffin decide to go after Montgomery?
(a) Birmingham.
(b) Mobile.
(c) Auburn.
(d) Huntsville.

4. While Griffin is traveling on public transportation, a white woman looks at Griffin. What type of emotion does Griffin feel this look conveys?
(a) Confusion.
(b) Sympathy.
(c) Hatred.
(d) Disgust.

5. According to Griffin, what attitude does the custard stand attendant have toward him?
(a) He ignores him.
(b) He is sympathetic.
(c) He is cruel.
(d) He is indifferent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Griffin give the children of the young black man?

2. At the end of the first section of the book, how does Griffin's commentary change?

3. At the beginning of the third section of the book, with whom does Griffin spend a lot of time?

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

5. Which of these best describes the methods Griffin uses to darken his skin?

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