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Native Son Questions Pages 47-93

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1. From what physical affliction does Mrs. Dalton suffer?

2. How old is Bigger Thomas?

3. What question is Bigger afraid that Mr. Dalton will ask him?

4. Explain the salary package that Mr. Dalton gives to Bigger.

5. What question does Mary Dalton ask Bigger when she comes into the room during the time that her father is interviewing Bigger?

6. To what leading organization does Mr. Dalton belong that influences his decision to hire Bigger?

7. What is Bigger’s overall impression about Mary Dalton?

8. What did the Dalton’s do for the colored man who had the job before Bigger?

9. Who is Peggy? How is she involved in Bigger’s life?

10. What questions does Mrs. Dalton ask Bigger when he encounters her in the kitchen?

11. On page 65, how does Mary make Bigger feel that is different from the way that other white people have made him feel?

12. Mr. Dalton instructs Bigger to drive Mary to the university, but Mary has other plans instead. Where does Mary instruct Bigger to drive her?

13. Where do Mary and Jan make Bigger go and what do they make him do that makes Bigger feel very uncomfortable?

14. Why does Bigger have to help Mary to her room?

15. Explain the circumstances under which Bigger accidentally smothers Mary to death.

16. Explain how Bigger disposes of Mary Dalton’s body.