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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. What is the name of the public space that Griffin sits down in after his walk, during the third section of the book?
(a) The French Market.
(b) Jackson Square.
(c) Preservation Hall.
(d) Bourbon Street.

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

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

4. At the beginning of the third section of the book, what is Griffin comforted by?
(a) He knows his transformation is only temporary.
(b) White are not treating him poorly so far.
(c) Blacks are willing to help him without expecting anything in return.
(d) He knows he will get a good story out of the experience.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What major theme is introduced in the second section of the book?

3. What happens when Griffin returns the look of the white woman on public transportation?

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

5. Which of these is a job that Griffin unsuccessfully tries to get at the beginning of the third section of the book?

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