What unforgivable action does Mag Smith take in Chapter One of Our Nig ?
Correct answer: D. She marries a Black man.
- A. She tries to pass as White.
- B. She washes clothes for White women.
- C. She lets a man help her out.
- D. She marries a Black man.
Explanation
Mag Smith is condemned by the surrounding white community for marrying Jim, a Black man, despite her own poverty and vulnerability. The action exposes the racial prejudice governing the community in Our Nig.
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