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

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

3. What sparks Griffin's questions about race?
(a) An event he encountered.
(b) A conversation he had.
(c) A story he wrote.
(d) A report that he read.

4. What does Griffin discusses with Reverend A. L. Davis and Mr. Gayle?
(a) His project and its details.
(b) Housing options.
(c) The "problem" of blacks.
(d) How to improve the YMCA.

5. What is the name of the black magazine Griffin's friend owns?
(a) Look.
(b) Ebony.
(c) Sepia.
(d) Portrait.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Griffin on his way to dinner in the second section of the book?

2. How does Griffin pay for his journey as a black man?

3. According to Griffin's observations, what do blacks do to make their lives better?

4. Which of these is not a reaction of Griffin's wife when he tells her of his plan?

5. How does Griffin decide to react if anyone asks him who he is during his journey?

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