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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. When Peggy finds Mary is not in her room what does she question Bigger about it, and what does he tell her?
(a) That he has no idea what could have happened since Mary was fine when he left her.
(b) He confesses that Mary had been drunk the night before and that "the gentleman", Jan Erlone, insisted on driving her home, but dropped Bigger at his home first.
(c) That the "gentleman", Jan Erlone, was planning on spending the night and he was going to go with Mary to the train in the morning.
(d) That the car is in the driveway because "the gentleman", Jan, was going to drive himself home the night before.
2. On Bigger's first night at work, what does he, Mary and Jan do as they drive around the park?
(a) Drink until they all pass out.
(b) Get drunk and read pamphlets
(c) Talk about Mary's upcoming trip.
(d) Drink beer, rum and talk about communism.
3. Where is Mary Dalton expected to go on the day after Bigger is hired by her father?
(a) Detroit
(b) University
(c) To a union meeting
(d) To a communist rally
4. How does Bigger feel when he enters the Dalton home for the very first time?
(a) Indifferent
(b) Lucky
(c) Worried
(d) Uncomfortable
5. After they leave the movie and go to the pool hall, what does Bigger do?
(a) He picks a fight with the owner of the pool hall then stabs Gus.
(b) He says he wants to break into the Dalton home instead of Blum's Delicatessin.
(c) Gets in a fight with Gus, then slices the felt top of the pool table with his knife.
(d) Gets in a fight with Gus then breaks a bottle and cuts the felt top of the pool table.
Short Answer Questions
1. Before Bigger puts more coal on the fire, what is he certain he sees in the furnace?
2. The South Side Real Estate Company is what to Bigger?
3. On the streetcar on the way to Bessie's apartment what does Bigger want to shout?
4. When Mrs. Dalton speaks to Bigger in the kitchen, what surprises him about her?
5. How do the police finally catch Bigger?
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