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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tell whom the lone witness to Bigger's crime is?
(a) Mrs. Dalton
(b) Peggy the housekeeper
(c) The Dalton's white cat.
(d) A neighbor peeking out their window

2. How does Bigger plan to explain his fingerprints in Mary's bedroom?
(a) He was in there when he helped her into bed, but she was okay when he left her.
(b) He was going to make a point of telling everyone in the morning that Mary wanted him to get her luggage, then he'll tell everyone she's not in her room.
(c) He wasn't taking a chance, he wiped everything clean of his fingerprints.
(d) He was in there to take her luggage to the station for her trip to Detroit.

3. What did Buddy tell Bigger happened the night before?
(a) That their mother was happy he got the job.
(b) That Bigger's girlfriend, Bessie, came to see him the night before and talked about marriage.
(c) That Bigger's girlfriend, Bessie, came to see him and that she was angry he wasn't there.
(d) That he would keep quiet for a price.

4. How does Bigger sign the ransom note he has written to Mr. Dalton?
(a) "Red", with a drawing of a noose
(b) "Red", with a drawing of a hammer and sickle
(c) "J. Erlone", with a drawing of a noose
(d) "Better Red than Dead" in red ink

5. What does Bigger realize after Mrs. Dalton leaves Mary's bedroom?
(a) That he killed Mary by smothering her.
(b) That Mary had a heart attack.
(c) That Mary wanted him to kiss her.
(d) That he is a very lucky young man.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Bigger say white people live?

2. What does Bigger finally do after wandering the streets looking for food and shelter?

3. Who is Britten?

4. In Book Two as Bigger rides the streetcar, what is his only regret?

5. What goes through Bigger's mind when he hears the music from the church?

(see the answer key)

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