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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Malcolm holds Laura's hand, why does she shiver?
(a) because she is cold.
(b) because she is afraid.
(c) because Malcolm is touching her.
(d) because Malcolm's hand is cold.

2. Malcolm says "That cat who says he's in utilities actually is in utilities ___________________________."
(a) when he ain't riding his bicycle for the gas company.
(b) when he reads the customers' meters
(c) when he goes in to pay his bill.
(d) when he runs an extension cord from his neighbor's house.

3. Why does Lorraine think it is strange that Malcolm met her husband, Luther, in prison?
(a) she says he doesn't look old enough.
(b) she says Luther did not usually make friends in prison.
(c) she says he looks too clean cut.
(d) she says he looks like a preacher.

4. What course is Miss Betty teaching when Luther, Malcolm, and Sidney eavesdrop?
(a) the Care of the Elderly.
(b) the Meaning of Marriage.
(c) the Failure of Black Men to Make Good Husbands
(d) the Way to Find a Good Husband.

5. Where is Louise seen telling someone not to feed that boy no pig?
(a) in a breadline.
(b) in a cafeteria.
(c) in a mosque.
(d) in an asylum.

Short Answer Questions

1. In a flashback, what does Louise say to Earl about a rabbit?

2. What does Laura find out about Malcolm as they visit?

3. If God is black, what is Luther's conclusion about white men?

4. To whom does Luther write about Malcolm?

5. Who does Earl say is the prophet God has sent to the blacks in America?

(see the answer key)

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