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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Griffin on his way to dinner in the second section of the book?
(a) He meets a fellow journalist.
(b) He is accosted by a white man.
(c) He is followed by a black widow.
(d) He is arrested by a policeman for impersonation.

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

3. After Griffin leaves the school in the third section of the book, what type of transportation does he use?
(a) The bus.
(b) The trolley.
(c) He walks.
(d) The train.

4. After Griffin speaks to the white man in the third section of the book, how does Griffin feel physically?
(a) Fatigued.
(b) Energized.
(c) Clumsy.
(d) Strong.

5. In the third section, what area of town does Griffin walk through, looking at restaurants he is no longer allowed to enter?
(a) The French Quarter.
(b) The Garden District.
(c) Carrollton.
(d) The University District.

6. 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.

7. What type of church does Griffin want to attend?
(a) Catholic.
(b) Baptist.
(c) Evangelical.
(d) Protestant.

8. To which state does Griffin travel first?
(a) Mississippi.
(b) Florida.
(c) Alabama.
(d) Louisiana.

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

10. 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 returns home.
(d) He goes to the black part of town.

11. 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 stoop.
(c) A fence post.
(d) A bench.

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

13. Who helps Griffin darken his skin?
(a) A doctor.
(b) A friend.
(c) His wife.
(d) The magazine owner.

14. What is the name of the black magazine Griffin's friend owns?
(a) Ebony.
(b) Sepia.
(c) Look.
(d) Portrait.

15. What does Griffin say is the biggest problem blacks have?
(a) Their lack of unity.
(b) Their living conditions.
(c) Their self respect.
(d) Their relationship with whites.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Griffin stay while he undergoes his treatment to become black?

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

3. What type of transportation does Griffin use to get to the street he visits first in New Orleans?

4. Which of these is a job that Griffin unsuccessfully tries to get at the beginning of the third section of the book?

5. At what time of day does Griffin leave his place of stay after his transformation?

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