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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through November 24- December 4, 1959 (pages 102-139).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 skin tone.
(d) His speech.

2. At the end of the first section of the book, how does Griffin's commentary change?
(a) It is an objective point of view.
(b) He speaks from a white man's perspective.
(c) He writes about others' experiences, not his own.
(d) It is taken from personal experiences.

3. How does Griffin's interaction on the way to dinner in the second section of the book affect him?
(a) He realizes he does not know how to fight.
(b) He is worried because he does not have a driver's license.
(c) He wants to be left alone.
(d) He is afraid his identity will be revealed.

4. According to Griffin, how do whites preserve their place in society?
(a) They interact with blacks.
(b) They prove they are better than blacks.
(c) They keep blacks lower.
(d) They work hard at it.

5. During the third section of the book, on what object does Griffin sit while he is in the public space, after his walk?
(a) The ground.
(b) A bench.
(c) A stoop.
(d) A fence post.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Griffin, what attitude does the custard stand attendant have toward him?

2. While Griffin is on the pay phone, how does he write that he feels?

3. According to Griffin's observations, what is one tactic whites use to keep blacks in place?

4. How does Sterling Williams treat Griffin the first time they meet?

5. At the start of the fifth section of the book, with whom do Griffin and P.D. East meet?

(see the answer key)

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