Bigger & Friends
What is Bigger's last name?
Thomas
What street do the Dalton's live on?
Drexel Boulevard
How much do the Thomas' pay in rent?
$8 a week
What did Bigger go to reform school for stealing?
Tires
Where does Vera take her sewing classes?
YWCA
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What is the name of the woman who works for the Daltons?
Peggy
What did Bigger go home to pick up before his first day of work?
His gun and knife
What did Doc threaten Bigger with to get him out of the Pool Hall?
A gun
What organization does Mr. Dalton says he donates to while talking with Bigger?
The NAACP
Who got Bigger his Lawyer?
Jan
What is the name of Mary's boyfriend?
Jan
What does Bigger force Gus to do in order for the attack to end?
Lick his knife
Who discovered Mary's bones in the furnace?
Reporters
Why is Bigger alone wit Mary in her room the night he killed her?
He has to help her to her room because she was too drunk
Where did Bigger first see Mary?
In a movie at the movie theater
What is Bigger's job title while working with the Dalton?
Driver, chauffeur
How does Bigger escape the Dalton house when the bones are discovered?
He jumps out of a window
How was Bigger captured?
He was sprayed with cold water on top of an abandoned building
Why do Mary's parents disapprove of her relationship with Jan?
Because he is a communist
What does Bigger use to kill Bessie?
A brick
Who is Mr. Dalton?
The Thomas' landlord, a real estate tycoon
Why does Bigger kill Mary?
Mrs. Dalton comes into the room looking for her. He is terrified of being found alone in the room with her.
What was Bigger charged with?
Rape and murder
What does Bigger use to cut off Mary's head?
A Hatchet