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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Near the end of Book Three, what did Bigger say to Max when he saw him for the last time?
(a) He wished Max had been a better lawyer.
(b) He wished he'd met Max before everythign happened.
(c) He was happy he'd gotten to know Max.
(d) He wished Max had been his father.

2. What does Bigger say when Bessie asks if he murdered Mary Dalton?
(a) He laughs and says Mary killed herself by jumping in the river and he just watched.
(b) He denies killing Mary, but admits he stole money from her.
(c) He admits that he killed Mary and tells Bessie he'll tell everyone she helped him.
(d) He admits that he killed Mary and threatens Bessie, too.

3. Who is the owner of the pool hall?
(a) Jack's father
(b) G.L.'s brother
(c) Mr. Dalton
(d) Doc

4. What is the first thing Bigger admitted to Max he would liked to have been?
(a) A teacher
(b) An aviator
(c) A bartender
(d) A naval officer

5. Where does Bigger make his last stand?
(a) A roof top
(b) He climbs into an apartment window
(c) He climbs a water tower
(d) A fire escape

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Jan Erlone comes to visit Bigger in his cell?

2. What does Peggy decide must have happened to Mary?

3. How did Bigger plead at the arraignment?

4. What did Bigger realize after the Judge adjourned the court for one hour?

5. Why is Max upset during his final conversation with Bigger?

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