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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Mr. Dalton's company own?
(a) The oldest bank in the city.
(b) A construction company.
(c) A limo service.
(d) The home in the ghetto where Bigger lives.

3. After meeting Mrs. Dalton, what two things does Bigger note about her?
(a) She is blind and much younger than her husband.
(b) She is blind and uses words he doesn't understand.
(c) She is an attractive woman with a good education.
(d) She is afraid to speak up to her husband and seems afraid of him.

4. How does Bigger get Mary to her room without disturbing anyone?
(a) He carries her
(b) He gets Peggy to help
(c) He gets her parents to help
(d) He drags her

5. What does Bigger tell his friend Gus he could do if he had the chance?
(a) Earn a lot of money
(b) Fly a plane
(c) Drive a car
(d) Rob a bank

Short Answer Questions

1. What doe Bigger and Jack think being "Red" is?

2. What is the title of the first part of the novel?

3. When the young couple treats him as an equal how does if make Bigger feel?

4. Why does Mrs. Dalton express disappoint in Bigger?

5. Who does Bigger decide to blame for Mary's death?

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