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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Bigger afraid of being caught in Mary's bedroom?
(a) He doesn't want to lose his job
(b) He is black and she is white
(c) He already has a girlfriend who is jealous
(d) He isn't afraid of anything

2. What doe Bigger and Jack think being "Red" is?
(a) It's a violent race in Russia.
(b) It's to do with Native Americans.
(c) That it is better to be "Red" than dead.
(d) It's American communists.

3. Tell whom the lone witness to Bigger's crime is?
(a) The Dalton's white cat.
(b) Mrs. Dalton
(c) A neighbor peeking out their window
(d) Peggy the housekeeper

4. When Peggy gives Bigger dinner, what other job does she tell Bigger he must do?
(a) He will help her in the kitchen.
(b) He will also wash window.
(c) He will also do lawn work.
(d) He will also take care of the furnace.

5. Where does Bigger take the trunk with the body inside?
(a) Out to the car
(b) Into the garage
(c) To a dumpster
(d) Into the basement

Short Answer Questions

1. When Bessie again declares she won't help Bigger with is ransom plan, what does bigger do to persuade her?

2. In book two, how do the reporters decide to frame their stories?

3. Where does Bigger first go after leaving his home the morning after Mary's murder?

4. What does Bigger say when Bessie asks if he murdered Mary Dalton?

5. After Bigger leaves Bessie and returns to the Dalton's house what does Peggy tell him to do and why?

(see the answer key)

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