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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9: Two Roads to Freedom.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Malcolm call the black leaders that accepted financial support from liberal whites?
(a) "Slaves."
(b) "Puppets."
(c) "Puppies."
(d) "Racists."

2. To which biblical person was Malcolm X compared?
(a) Judas.
(b) Peter.
(c) Aaron.
(d) John.

3. During his June 1954 address in Harlem, what did Malcolm claim that the "white man" has brainwashed "us black people" to look upon?
(a) "An idol that the black community could not identify with."
(b) "A blondhaired, blue-eyed Jesus."
(c) "A racist Jesus."
(d) "A white Jesus."

4. What leaders did King find more interest in regarding their influence on the change of world politics? (Chapter 9)
(a) African leaders.
(b) Russian leaders.
(c) South American leaders.
(d) European leaders.

5. Who was the founder of the Nation of Islam?
(a) Elijah Ford Little.
(b) Elijah Muhammad.
(c) Malcolm Little.
(d) Wallace D. Ford.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was King's favorite image used to show the importance of being the best in your profession?

2. Who did Malcolm claim God had "raised up...as the one to warn white America" in many of his speeches?

3. What did both Malcolm and his father share enthusiasm for according to "Home to Allah, Home to Blackness"?

4. According to King, what happened when he watched Malcolm on television? (Chapter 9)

5. According to Cone, to whom was Malcolm's most important audience during his last year?

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