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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the fair, young mulatto woman hanging out clothes?
(a) Daisy Little, Malcolm'sd grandmother.
(b) Sophia, Malcolm's mistress.
(c) Louise Little, Malcolm's mother.
(d) Laura, Malcolm's one true love.

2. Where does Louise tell little Malcolm he was born?
(a) Omaha.
(b) Newark.
(c) Atlanta.
(d) Cincinnati.

3. Where is Malcolm walking with two pairs of shoes tied and thrown over his shoulder?
(a) on the way to school.
(b) on the railroad tracks.
(c) on a basketball court.
(d) on the beach with Laura.

4. What does Shorty say the Harvard Law School is for?
(a) turning out lawyers to become judges.
(b) turning out lawyers to defend black people.
(c) turning out lawyers to keep black people in jail.
(d) turning out lawyers to defend the Constitution.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Malcolm have to say about his names?

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

3. What does Archie say about writing down numbers?

4. Why does Malcolm think they might make him class president at school?

5. What does Malcolm accuse Paul of wanting when he tries to fix him up with a girl?

(see the answer key)

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