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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Mary and Jan sit in the car?
(a) The sit in the front and ask Bigger to sit in the back.
(b) In the back seat.
(c) In the front seat with Bigger.
(d) The don't, they walk.

2. The story is set in what decade?
(a) 1950's
(b) 1920's
(c) 1930's
(d) 1940's

3. What is Bigger's final request of Max?
(a) To say, "Good-bye," to everyone.
(b) Tell tell Jan Erlone he said, "Hello."
(c) To write a novel about him.
(d) He made no final request.

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

5. What does Bigger contemplate while standing on the rooftop?
(a) Jumping to his death.
(b) Shooting himself.
(c) Trying to look for a fire escape.
(d) Trying to jump to the next building.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Bessie finally agree to help Bigger with his kidnapping scam?

2. What is the job Mr. Dalton is hiring Bigger to do?

3. How did Bigger deal with the first days after his sentencing?

4. What does Bigger do after the body is finally disposed of?

5. Where does Bigger Thomas and his family live?

(see the answer key)

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