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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Peggy decide must have happened to Mary?
(a) To Bigger's shock she told him that Mary has lost her head since dating Jan Erlone.
(b) There must have been some kind of foul play because Mary is usally very responsible.
(c) Mary probably waited for Bigger to leave then snuck out of the house again.
(d) Mary probably left earlier than expected because she is usually unpredictable.

2. When Bigger when arrives at the Dalton home for his interview, what question plagues him as he stands outside the house?
(a) He's worried they will dislike him because he is black.
(b) Whether he should be dressed in nicer clothing.
(c) He's concerned he won't be able to do the job.
(d) Whether he should go to the front door or the back.

3. How many bedrooms does the Thomas family share?
(a) One
(b) Three
(c) Four
(d) Two

4. 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 he is a very lucky young man.
(d) That Mary wanted him to kiss her.

5. What doe Bigger and Jack think being "Red" is?
(a) That it is better to be "Red" than dead.
(b) It's a violent race in Russia.
(c) It's to do with Native Americans.
(d) It's American communists.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Max tell Bigger he will talk to in order to try to change things?

2. How does Bigger sign the ransom note he has written to Mr. Dalton?

3. What does Max say is possible if the wealthy don't begin to understand what they are doing to the Negros in America?

4. What happens after Jan Erlone sees Bigger on the street and offers to help him, then invites him out for coffee to talk about the situation?

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

(see the answer key)

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