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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Mrs. Dalton speaks to Bigger in the kitchen, what surprises him about her?
(a) That she can read his mind.
(b) That she can look deep into his soul.
(c) In spite of her blindness she is knows exactly where he is.
(d) In spite of her blindness she is very independent.

2. Where does Bigger place the ransom note to be certain Mr. Dalton gets it?
(a) In the Dalton mail box.
(b) Under the front door.
(c) Under the back door.
(d) On Mr. Dalton's desk in his office.

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

4. How does Bigger feel committing murder has changed his life?
(a) He feels powerful and ready to kill again.
(b) He feels it has opened the door to opportunity.
(c) It has given meaning to his life.
(d) He is afraid he will spend the rest of his life on the run.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Tell whom the lone witness to Bigger's crime is?

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

4. Where does Bigger Thomas and his family live?

5. How does Bigger plan to explain his fingerprints in Mary's bedroom?

(see the answer key)

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