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Native Son Questions Pages 97-147

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1. Why does Bigger take Mary Dalton’s trunk to the train station?

2. Briefly explain the argument between Bigger and his mother regarding the time he came home. Why is this important?

3. Explain how Bigger feels towards the murder on pages 105-107.

4. What does Bigger’s younger brother, Buddy, find that makes Bigger extremely nervous?

5. Why does Bigger feel no remorse for Mary’s murder?

6. Why does Bigger consider killing Peggy?

7. Why does Bigger feel confident that they will never suspect him of Mary Dalton’s murder?

8. How does Bigger come up with the idea of sending a ransom note to the Daltons?

9. Describe Bigger and Bessie’s relationship as alluded to on page 139-140.

10. What does Bigger tell Bessie happened to Mary?

11. Why doesn’t Bessie want to be involved in the ransom scheme with Bigger?