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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through November 10-12 1959 (pages 38-44).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Sterling Williams treat Griffin the first time they meet?
(a) He talks to him about his personal life.
(b) He ignores him.
(c) Like a friend.
(d) Like a white customer.

2. What do Griffin and Mr. Gayle say whites believe about any steps blacks could take toward equality?
(a) Whites feel blacks will threaten the survival of the black race.
(b) Whites feel blacks could never threaten the survival of the white race.
(c) Whites feel blacks should take steps toward equality.
(d) Whites feel blacks will threaten the survival of the white race.

3. What emotion does Griffin have at the end of the second section of the book?
(a) Fear.
(b) Curiosity.
(c) Confusion.
(d) Sadness.

4. While Griffin is walking and looking at restaurants in the third section of the book, whom does he feel he has embarrassed?
(a) Other blacks.
(b) White people.
(c) His family.
(d) Himself.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Sterling Williams treat Griffin the second time they meet?

3. Who helps Griffin darken his skin?

4. Which authorities does Griffin decide to notify initially about his project?

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

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