Narrator's Emotions and Aspirations

In Chapter four of 'Invisible Man', the narrator is overwhelmed with worry about being blamed for the day's events, despite them not being his fault. Mr. Norton refuses to listen to his apologies and requests a meeting with Dr. Bledsoe, who blames the narrator for everything. The narrator is approached by a girl with a cryptic message and later learns he is dismissed from his duties. The chapter explores themes of moral responsibility and situational irony, as the narrator dreams of being like Dr. Bledsoe, unaware of his treachery.

What is the narrator's main concern as he drives Mr. Norton back to campus?

• The weather

• Mr. Norton's health

• The condition of the car

• His future and being blamed for the day's events

What does Mr. Norton request upon returning to campus?

• A meal at the cafeteria

• A tour of the campus

• A meeting with Dr. Bledsoe

• A meeting with the narrator

How does Dr. Bledsoe react to the narrator's explanation of the day's events?

• He is outraged and blames the narrator

• He is indifferent

• He is understanding and supportive

• He is amused

What does Dr. Bledsoe demand the narrator do after their meeting?

• Write a report

• Attend Chapel that evening

• Apologize to Mr. Norton

• Leave the campus

What does the girl in the hallway ask the narrator to do?

• Join her for dinner

• Help her with her studies

• Deliver a cryptic message to her boyfriend

• Attend a meeting

What decision does the narrator make regarding the girl's request?

• He ignores her request

• He decides against involving her

• He asks her to spy on Bledsoe

• He reports her to Bledsoe

What does the narrator learn about his job after returning to Mr. Norton's room?

• He is transferred to another department

• He is given a raise

• He is dismissed from his chauffeuring duties

• He is promoted

What theme is central to this chapter?

• Friendship

• Moral responsibility

• Adventure

• Romance

Who does the narrator blame for the day's unusual events?

• The girl in the hallway

• True Blood and the vets

• Mr. Norton

• Dr. Bledsoe

Why does the narrator feel hatred towards those he blames?

• Because they are more successful

• Because he knows he will be punished

• Because they are unkind

• Because they are strangers