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Native Son | Book 1: Fear Questions and Answers

Study Questions
1. Where and during what time in American history does the novel take place?

2. Who are the Thomases, and where and how do they live?

3. Who are the Daltons, and where and how do they live?

4. What job does Mr. Dalton offer Bigger?

5. What is one of the sources of Mr. Dalton’s wealth?

6. What views toward African Americans does Mr. Dalton profess to hold?

7. Why does Mary Dalton make Bigger so uncomfortable?

8. Who is Jan Erlone, and what is his political affiliation and philosophy?

9. Why do Jan and...


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