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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Decemeber 2, 1959- August 17, 1960 (pages 103-164).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Griffin stay during the first night of the sixth section of the book?
(a) A Northern white man's house.
(b) He sleeps in a car.
(c) A hotel.
(d) A young black man's house.

2. What does Griffin say blacks use to be noticed?
(a) Gangs.
(b) Music.
(c) Sexuality.
(d) Bling.

3. Why are the children of the young black man excited to see Griffin when he walks in their home?
(a) They think he is their uncle.
(b) They have never seen a white man before.
(c) They think he is rich.
(d) They think they are having a party.

4. How long is the break the bus driver gives his passengers on the bus to Mississippi?
(a) Fifteen minutes.
(b) Ten minutes.
(c) Three minutes.
(d) Five minutes.

5. 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 writes about others' experiences, not his own.
(c) It is taken from personal experiences.
(d) He speaks from a white man's perspective.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old are the children of the black man who befriends Griffin in the sixth section of the book?

2. According to Griffin in his conversation with Mr. Gayle, what situation will allow blacks to advance?

3. What do the children of the young black man ask Griffin?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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