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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. At the start of the book, how can Griffin's point of view be best described?
(a) That of an observer.
(b) That of a priest.
(c) That of a black man.
(d) That of personal experience.

2. From whom does Griffin decide to rent a room?
(a) Sterling Williams.
(b) Mr. Gayle.
(c) The YMCA.
(d) Mrs. Davis.

3. How is Griffin treated by the first black people he meets?
(a) They are difficult for him to talk to.
(b) They are cruel to him at first.
(c) They are instantly friendly toward him.
(d) They are immediately suspicious of him.

4. At the beginning of the third section of the book, with whom does Griffin spend a lot of time?
(a) Adelle Jackson.
(b) George Levitan.
(c) The doctor.
(d) Sterling Williams.

5. How does Sterling Williams treat Griffin the second time they meet?
(a) He ignores him.
(b) He is suspicious of Griffin.
(c) He treats him like any other customer.
(d) He is friendly and open with Griffin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Griffin speak with Mr. Gayle in the beginning of the third section of the book?

2. After Griffin speaks to the white man in the third section of the book, how does Griffin feel physically?

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

4. After his transformation, where does Griffin's first encounter with a white man take place?

5. During Griffin's first encounter with a white man, how does the white man act toward Griffin?

(see the answer key)

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