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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who answers the door when Bigger finally knocks on the door of the Dalton house?
(a) The butler.
(b) The house-keeper.
(c) Mary Dalton
(d) Mr. Dalton

2. Where do Mary and Jan sit in the car?
(a) In the front seat with Bigger.
(b) The sit in the front and ask Bigger to sit in the back.
(c) The don't, they walk.
(d) In the back seat.

3. What does Bigger do after he puts Mary to bed?
(a) He kisses her
(b) He puts her into her nightgown
(c) He covers her
(d) He leaves her alone

4. What does Bigger do to silence Mary in her room?
(a) He stuffs the corner of her blanket in her mouth.
(b) He kisses her.
(c) He puts his hand over her mouth.
(d) He puts a pillow over her face.

5. What kind of relationship does Bigger have with Gus?
(a) They are classmates
(b) They are half brothers
(c) It is a volatile relationship
(d) They are best friends

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Bigger feel when he enters the Dalton home for the very first time?

2. After meeting Mrs. Dalton, what two things does Bigger note about her?

3. Where does Bigger and Mary take Jan after their evening out?

4. The story is set in what decade?

5. When Bigger when arrives at the Dalton home for his interview, what question plagues him as he stands outside the house?

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