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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. With how many secretaries does Malcolm find that Muhammad has been sexually involved?

2. In what year does this final chapter take place?

3. Who does Malcolm live with in Detroit?

4. With what does Malcolm replace his surname?

5. Who does Malcolm borrow money from to go on his pilgrimage?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What do you think are the problems with the way Malcolm represents Muhammad in the book? What do you think Muhammad would say about Malcolm? Does this subjectivity highlight the problem with reliability of autobiographies?

Essay Topic 2

How was Sixties and Fifties Harlem different from Harlem today? Why did Harlem become such a hotbed of political activism and a haven for musicians? Was it the same in any other black ghetto areas in other states or is Harlem unique? Do they think the political activism is a direct influence of living in such international city as New York?

Essay Topic 3

Why did the slaves have their names changed upon arriving in America? What effect did it have on their families' identities?

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