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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Griffin pay for his journey as a black man?
(a) He pays for it out of his own pocket.
(b) He begs his way through the South.
(c) George Levitan agrees to pay for it.
(d) Unnamed sponsors pay for it.

2. During Griffin's discussion with Reverend A. L. Davis and Mr. Gayle, who walks into the room?
(a) J.P. Guillory.
(b) George Levitan.
(c) Sterling Williams.
(d) Mrs. Davis.

3. According to Griffin in his conversation with Mr. Gayle, what situation will allow blacks to advance?
(a) Black acceptance of their social status.
(b) The oppression of whites.
(c) Equality in the job market.
(d) Equality in political positions.

4. At the end of his day in the third section of the book, which of these words does not describe Griffin's mood?
(a) Hungry.
(b) Angry.
(c) Hopeful.
(d) Tired.

5. Where does Griffin decide to eat dinner in the second section of the book?
(a) The YMCA.
(b) Sterling Williams' house.
(c) A white restaurant.
(d) A cafe.

6. During Griffin's first encounter with a white man, how does the white man act toward Griffin?
(a) He spits on Griffin's feet.
(b) He asks Griffin where he is from.
(c) He completely ignores Griffin.
(d) He looks at Griffin strangely.

7. Which of these is not a reaction of Griffin's wife when he tells her of his plan?
(a) She tells him he is not allowed to go.
(b) She is shocked.
(c) She tells him he should go ahead with the project.
(d) She says she will take care of their children without him.

8. From whom does Griffin decide to rent a room?
(a) Mrs. Davis.
(b) Mr. Gayle.
(c) The YMCA.
(d) Sterling Williams.

9. According to Griffin's observations, what do blacks feel they cannot do?
(a) Heighten their place among other blacks.
(b) Sit anywhere on the bus.
(c) Be treated with respect by anyone.
(d) Heighten their place in society.

10. While Griffin is walking and looking at restaurants in the third section of the book, whom does he feel he has embarrassed?
(a) White people.
(b) Other blacks.
(c) His family.
(d) Himself.

11. What is the race of Sterling Williams?
(a) Black.
(b) White.
(c) Asian.
(d) Native American.

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

13. 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 YMCA cafe.
(c) The church of Reverend A. L. Davis.
(d) The home of Mr. Gayle.

14. Which of these best describes the methods Griffin uses to darken his skin?
(a) Hot irons and salve.
(b) Ultraviolet light and oral medication.
(c) Brown dye rubbed into his skin.
(d) Grease paint and dirt.

15. What does Griffin later learn about the white man who speaks to him in the public space in the third section of the book?
(a) He is the town mayor.
(b) He does not want Griffin around.
(c) He is homeless.
(d) He is not white after all.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. While Griffin is sitting in the public space during the third section of the book, what does the white man tell him?

3. How is Griffin treated by the first black people he meets?

4. What do Griffin and Mr. Gayle say whites believe about any steps blacks could take toward equality?

5. After Griffin leaves the school in the third section of the book, what type of transportation does he use?

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