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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After meeting Mrs. Dalton, what two things does Bigger note about her?
(a) She is an attractive woman with a good education.
(b) She is afraid to speak up to her husband and seems afraid of him.
(c) She is blind and uses words he doesn't understand.
(d) She is blind and much younger than her husband.

2. 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 and that she was angry he wasn't there.
(c) That he would keep quiet for a price.
(d) That Bigger's girlfriend, Bessie, came to see him the night before and talked about marriage.

3. What happens when Bigger puts Mary's body in the trunk?
(a) It doesn't fit so he rolls her in a carpet.
(b) It doesn't fit so he has to cut her limbs off.
(c) It doesn't fit so he has to force it inside.
(d) It doesn't fit so he sits on the lid until he can close it.

4. What did Bigger's cellmate want given back to him?
(a) His letters
(b) His papers and notes
(c) His gun
(d) His clothing

5. Where does Bigger first go after leaving his home the morning after Mary's murder?
(a) The Dalton's home
(b) Church
(c) The pool hall
(d) Bessie's apartment

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book Two Bigger is feeling very confident and powerful, except when he sleeps and dreams. What does he dream about after his first meeting with Britten.

2. What does Bigger's brother, Buddy, offer to do to defend him?

3. While hidden Bigger reads a newspaper about the search for him. Why do the authorities still think Jan Erlone is the mastermind behind the entire murder and ransom?

4. What is wrong with Mary when Bigger takes her home?

5. What does Bigger overhear Mrs. Dalton saying to Peggy when she learns her daughter is gone?

(see the answer key)

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