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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through November 15- 24, 1959 (pages 77-101).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the fifth section of the book, what do many people warn Griffin about?
(a) Traveling to different cities.
(b) Revealing his identity.
(c) Making trouble.
(d) Sexual encounters.

2. Where is the first location Griffin goes to, immediately after his transformation?
(a) He goes to a white hotel.
(b) He travels outside of the state.
(c) He goes to the black part of town.
(d) He returns home.

3. In what year was Black Like Me originally published?
(a) 1960.
(b) 1970.
(c) 1950.
(d) 1980.

4. On the flier Griffin finds in the bathroom, what does Griffin learn a white man is asking for?
(a) A black girl to sleep with.
(b) A black man to work outside.
(c) A black person to commit a murder.
(d) A black man to work in his house.

5. How does Griffin decide to react if anyone asks him who he is during his journey?
(a) He will answer with a different false name each time.
(b) He will answer in another language.
(c) He will use a consistent pseudonym.
(d) He will answer with is real name.

Short Answer 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?

2. What job does the well-dressed black man say he used to have?

3. What is the name of the public space that Griffin sits down in after his walk, during the third section of the book?

4. Who is the author of the piece of writing Griffin picks up at the church?

5. Where does Griffin decide to eat dinner in the second section of the book?

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