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Black Boy
Richard Wright
Study Guide
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Summary
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Summary & Analysis
Part I (Southern Night): Chapter 1
Part I: Chapter 2
Part I: Chapters 3–4
Part I: Chapter 5
Part I: Chapters 6–8
Part I: Chapters 9–11
Part I: Chapters 12–14
Part II (The Horror and the Glory): Chapter 15
Part II: Chapter 16
Part II: Chapters 17–18
Part II: Chapters 19–20
Characters
Character List
Richard Wright
Ella Wright
Granny, Addie, Tom, Pease, Reynolds, Olin, Ed Green, Buddy Nealson
Main Ideas
Themes
Motifs
Symbols
Key Facts
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Important Quotes Explained
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Context
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Context
Plot Overview
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs & Symbols
Part 1 (Southern Night): Chapter 1
Part 1: Chapter 2
Part 1: Chapters 3-4
Part 1: Chapter 5
Part 1: Chapters 6-8
Part 1: Chapters 9-11
Part 1: Chapters 12-14
Part 2 (The Horror and the Glory): Chapter 15
Part 2: Chapter 16
Part 2: Chapters 17-18
Part 2: Chapters 19-20
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Part 1: Chapters 3-4 Quiz
Further Study
Part 1: Chapters 3-4 Quiz
1
of 5
While fighting with white children, Richard receives a deep wound from a broken bottle ___.
Across his face
Down his back
Along his thigh
Behind his ear
2
of 5
When Richard is given a choice of which relative to live with, why does he choose his Uncle Clark in Greenwood, Mississippi?
Uncle Clark isn't violent
There are fewer whites
It's near his mother
Greenwood has a good school
3
of 5
When Richard finds a lost ring in the street, what does he do with it?
Turns it into a weapon
Gives it to his mother
Trades it for food
Hides it under his mattress
4
of 5
What happened to the son of the former resident of Uncle Clark's house?
Left for college
Killed a woman
Was murdered
Died in Richard's bed
5
of 5
Even though he didn't do it, what does Richard get in trouble for eating in class?
Peaches
Walnuts
Jerky
Candy
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