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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) Jackson Square.
(b) Preservation Hall.
(c) Bourbon Street.
(d) The French Market.

2. Which of these does not describe Griffin's emotions once his transformation is complete?
(a) Proud.
(b) Appalled.
(c) Shocked.
(d) Lonely.

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

4. Where does Griffin speak with Mr. Gayle in the beginning of the third section of the book?
(a) The place where Griffin is staying.
(b) The church of Reverend A. L. Davis.
(c) The YMCA cafe.
(d) The home of Mr. Gayle.

5. How do the other whites react to Griffin's interaction with the white woman on public transportation?
(a) They are angry.
(b) They leave.
(c) They ignore it.
(d) They spit on him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What aspect of Griffin's portrayal of a black man does Sterling tell Griffin to work on?

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

3. What emotion does Griffin have at the end of the second section of the book?

4. What does Griffin later learn about the white man who speaks to him in the public space in the third section of the book?

5. What sparks Griffin's questions about race?

(see the answer key)

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