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Native Son Questions Pages 355-395

Name: …………………………….. Period: …….. Date: ………….

1. Bigger says if he could have done what, his life would have been different?

2. Where did Bigger and his gang plan most of their jobs? Why is this ironic?

3. Why did Bigger stop attending church?

4. What judgment does Bigger have about black leaders?

5. How does Bigger feel towards Max?

6. On page 362, explain the image that Bigger sees in his mind.

7. What argument does Buckley present in his plea that Bigger should receive no leniency?

8. What argument does Max give in his attempt to have the jury spare Bigger’s life?

9. What “reason” does Max present to the jury for Bigger’s murder of Mary Dalton?

10. What reason does Max present to the jury for Bigger’s hatred of Mary Dalton?