Characters
From what handicap does Mrs. Dalton suffer?
Blindness
What does Bigger do with Mary’s body?
He burns it in the Daltons’ furnace
How long did the last black chauffeur work for the Daltons?
10 years
Where is the novel set?
Chicago
Who is the author of Native Son?
Richard Wright
Why does Bigger hate his family?
They are miserable and he is unable to help them
Why is Bigger alone with Mary in her bedroom the night he kills her?
He has to help her to her bedroom, as she is too drunk to get up the stairs herself
How does Bigger feel about Mary's kind and friendly treatment?
Confused, disoriented
What decade is the novel set?
1930's
Which state is Richard Wright from?
Mississippi
What political party is Jan and Mary associated with?
AND
What is the fundamental ideal of communism?
Communist Party
AND
Equality for all
Why does Bigger attack Gus when they meet up to rob Blum’s delicatessen?
Bigger wants to sabotage the robbery
What does Bigger use to cut off Mary's head?
Hatchet
Where does Bigger go to meet his gang?
Doc's poolroom
True or False: Richard Wright looked a lot like his mother.
False. He looked a lot like his father.
What is the exact name of the company that Mr. Dalton works for?
South Side Real Estate Company
Why does Mr. Dalton want to hire Bigger Thomas?
To help support black people; his wife pushes it
How does Bigger feel about himself after killing Mary?
Empowered, in control of his life
How much is rent per week for the Thomas family?
8$
What was Richard Wright's mom's occupation?
School teacher
How did Bigger's father die?
In a riot.
After Bigger fights with Gus, what does he force Gus to do?
Lick the knife blade.
The campaign posters that Bigger sees read, "If you break the law, ___."
"You can't win."
What was the name of the café where Mary, Jan, and Bigger go to eat together?
Ernie's Kitchen Shack
When was Richard Wright born?
1908