Definitions
a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy.
Lassitude
synonyms: social
antonyms: unfriendly
Affably
Despite his race in which he was African American, he was discriminatory against his own race thinking he was better than everyone else.
Christophe
What is George Levitan's assessment of Griffin's idea to become an African American.
He says that Griffin will die, or if the white men find out, they'll be sure to make an example of him.
The story began in 1953
False, It began in 1959.
unwilling or unable to believe something.
Incredulous
Synonyms: Strategy
Antonyms: Blunder
Tacit
He is a journalist who wonders about life in the South. To experience that he turns himself black, and hides among the African American in the South to learn how they live down there.
John Howard Griffin
Where is Griffin from?
Mansfield, Texas
False, it's ultraviolet rays.
to attack as false or not to be trusted
Impugn
Antonyms: True
Incredulous
He's a newspaper advocate who is passionate about racial equality.
P.D. East
What were the two types that Griffin used to turn black.
Ultraviolet rays, and medication.
Griffin cashes out his travelers check, at a catholic book store.
a likeness especially of a person
Synonym: social
Antonym: Unfriendly
Affably
A soft spoken African American, who shines shoes, and helps Griffin make his transition from white to black.
Sterling Williams
How did Sterling react when he found out that the black man was the white man, he shined shoes for, was Griffin?
He was surprised, amused, and happy that Griffin decided to find out what the black man people are suffering through.
Joe is the first African American whom Griffin reveals himself?
False, Sterling Williams.
Too eager to praise or to obey someone
Obsequious
Synonym: Wretched
Antonym: Worthy
Abject
The owner of the Sepia Magazine in which he warns Griffin the dangers he will face if he poses as a black man and goes to the south.
George Levitan
Why does the author decide to become an African American.
He wanted to experience what life was like in the south as an African American.
Griffin leaves New Orleans to go to Alabama
False, He goes to Mississippi.