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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Bigger tries to dispose of Mary's body?
(a) It's too heavy for him to lift it into the dumpster.
(b) He has to put holes in the trunk so it will sink in the water.
(c) It doesn't fit in the furnace.
(d) He has to steal money from Mary's purse to pay the shipping.

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

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

4. As Bigger is leaving the Dalton home after Mary's death, what does he find near the Dalton's car?
(a) Mary's expensive necklace
(b) Mary's purse
(c) The pamphlets Jan gave him
(d) A bottle of rum

5. What Bigger and his friends call the game they play?
(a) "Black" against "White"
(b) Catch me if you can
(c) "White"
(d) Kick the can

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Bigger have a job interview?

2. After they leave the movie and go to the pool hall, what does Bigger do?

3. What is the theme of the movie Bigger and Jack go to see?

4. What happens when Bigger puts Mary's body in the trunk?

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

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