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Native Son Questions Pages 148-197

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1. On pages 149-150, explain why Bigger is feeling so in control.

2. What is the story that Bigger supplies to the Dalton’s regarding the night that Mary was murdered?

3. How does Bigger turn the finger of suspicion into Jan’s direction?

4. Why does Britten, the private investigator hired by Mr. Dalton suspect Bigger of Mary’s murder?

5. On page 164, explain how Bigger now feels about his murder of Mary Dalton.

6. Describe Bigger’s nightmare.

7. Why does Bigger hate Jan? What insight does this provide into Bigger’s personality?

8. What reasoning does Jan apply to Bigger’s lying about the events on the night of Mary’s murder?

9. Why does Bigger run away from Jan?

10. Explain the irony of Mr. Dalton giving millions of dollars towards the education of blacks as detailed on page 177.

11. Why can’t Bigger leave Bessie behind? Why does he confess to her regarding his murdering Mary?

12. Who actually delivers the ransom note to Mr. Dalton?