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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two words best describe Bigger in this opening part of the novel?
(a) Helpless and Strong
(b) Pessimistic and Angry
(c) Hopeless and Fun-loving
(d) Angry and Joker

2. Who does Mary ask Bigger to pick up after they leave home his first night working for them?
(a) Her friend, Joan Erlone
(b) She doesn't ask him to pick up anyone.
(c) Her professor, Mr. Erlone
(d) Her boyfriend, Jan Erlone

3. Where does the novel "Native Son" take place?
(a) Birmingham
(b) Philadelphia
(c) Chicago
(d) New York City

4. What terrorizes the family in the opening of the novel?
(a) A gunman
(b) A rabid cat
(c) A rat
(d) Their landlord

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mrs. Thomas want Bigger to do to help the family?

3. How many bedrooms does the Thomas family share?

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

5. Who is the owner of the pool hall?

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