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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through October 28 -November 7, 1959 (pages 1-17).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During Griffin's first encounter with a white man, how does the white man act toward Griffin?
(a) He asks Griffin where he is from.
(b) He completely ignores Griffin.
(c) He looks at Griffin strangely.
(d) He spits on Griffin's feet.

2. Which authorities does Griffin decide to notify initially about his project?
(a) The FBI.
(b) The Marines.
(c) The CIA.
(d) The State Police.

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

4. What is the race of Sterling Williams?
(a) Black.
(b) White.
(c) Asian.
(d) Native American.

5. How does Griffin decide to react if anyone asks him who he is during his journey?
(a) He will answer with a different false name each time.
(b) He will use a consistent pseudonym.
(c) He will answer in another language.
(d) He will answer with is real name.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Griffin, what do Southern whites say about the relationship between blacks and whites?

2. In what year was Black Like Me originally published?

3. What city does Griffin walk through during his skin treatment?

4. Where is the first location Griffin goes to, immediately after his transformation?

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

(see the answer key)

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