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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What metaphor does Laura use to describe her condition?
(a) a torn dress.
(b) a lot of rags tied together.
(c) a dress that is mended many times.
(d) a dress that is past mending.

2. What discouraging thing does Mr. Ostrovski do to Malcolm?
(a) he tells him he cannot become a lawyer.
(b) he reports everything to the police.
(c) he reminds Malcolm that he is a black boy.
(d) he tells him he cannot be Class President.

3. What happens to Earl Little?
(a) he is hanged by the Klan.
(b) he is run over by a trolley.
(c) he is drowned in the ocean.
(d) he has a massive heart attack.

4. What does Luther tell Malcolm before he leaves the prison?
(a) keep your nose clean.
(b) write me a letter sometime.
(c) I'll get you a better lawyer.
(d) when you come out, come straight to me.

5. What is Luther's complaint about the white press?
(a) they don't print in words blacks can understand.
(b) they don't print anything at all about the black community.
(c) they don't print news of whtie atrocities.
(d) they don't print anything to give blacks pride in themselves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the symbolism of the new glasses and a pawnshop watch lying on a towel?

2. What rule does Mrs. Swerlin say she got from her father and that she lives by?

3. Who is the one-eyed preacher?

4. What is everyone saying about Malcolm as he refuses to eat pork?

5. What do the Klansmen do to the Littles' house?

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