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One Day When I was Lost: A Scenario Quiz

James Baldwin
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One Day When I was Lost: A Scenario Quiz

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1)

What does Luther tell Malcolm about using his fists? (from Part 2)

we have to learn how to look innocent.
we have to practice boxing.
we have to fight only white inmates.
we have to learn how to use our heads.
2)

What invitation does the Egyptian extend to Malcolm? (from Part 3)

having a meal with his brothers.
joining a traveling party to Jedda.
staying in his houe in Cairo.
going to the Grand Mosqaue in Cairo.
3)

If God is black, what is Luther's conclusion about white men? (from Part 2)

they are devils created by Satan.
they are inferior to the black nation.
they are men without souls.
they are put on earth to test real believers.
4)

What does Luther tell Malcolm about the first people ever created? (from Part 2)

they went to Africa to settle.
they were from a swamp.
they were originally monkeys.
they were black people.
5)

What does Shorty think Malcolm is doing with his religious talk? (from Part 2)

making fun of the white guards.
finding something to occupy his time.
coming up with a new hustle.
trying to prove he is insane.
6)

What is Hinton's condition in the jail? (from Part 2)

he is raving mad.
he is unconscious.
he is praying loudly.
he is on a hunger strike.
7)

Who does the traveling companion say are heroes to young Egyptians? (from Part 3)

Malcolm and JFK.
Malcolm and Martin Luther King, Jr.
Malcolm and Cat Stevens.
Malcolm and Cassius Clay.
8)

Who helps Malcolm get clearance from the High court? (from Part 3)

the Egyptian.
Prince Abdullah.
Dr. Azzam.
an old Imam.
9)

Who are Malcolm and the others looking for at the police station? (from Part 2)

the two black men who were fighting on the street.
Sidney who was taken into custody.
a black friend who was only an innocent bystander.
Minister Hinton who was beaten by the police.
10)

What does Luther say black Christians pray for? (from Part 2)

the time when they can ride at the front of a bus.
that they will be good slaves to the white man.
the things in heaven that white people have on Earth.
that their skin may bleach white.
11)

What does Malcolm want that has become a point of disagreement between him, Luther, and the Leader? (from Part 3)

he wants it to be more mainstream.
he wants it to compromise more.
he wants it to be more subdued.
he wants it to be more political.
12)

How does Laura say Malcolm could have saved her once? (from Part 2)

by marrying her.
by keeping her away from Daniel.
by showing her a better way.
by helping her finish school.
13)

What does Luther tell Malcolm before he leaves the prison? (from Part 2)

keep your nose clean.
when you come out, come straight to me.
I'll get you a better lawyer.
write me a letter sometime.
14)

What does Sidney reveal to Malcolm about Luther's dealings with the Honorable Messenger? (from Part 3)

that he always made sure the Leader did not trust him.
that he kept the Leader from excommunicating Malcolm.
that he praised Malcolm to the Leader.
that he wanted his sons to be adopted by the Leader.
15)

What does Luther tell Malcolm all black people are? (from Part 2)

a sub-species.
an accident of nature.
a lost tribe of Israel.
a nation.
16)

What does Malcolm X say about himself and his ancestors being snake bitten? (from Part 3)

why should he not warn his children about snakes?
how many snakes do we have to let pite us?
where are the snakes today?
why haven't we developed immunity to snakes?
17)

After Malcolm disobeyed the Honorable Messenger, what punishment was handed out to Malcolm? (from Part 3)

he was silenced for 90 days.
he was sent to Saudi Arabia.
he was defrocked permanently.
he was put under house arrest.
18)

What is the paper Luther talks about with Malcolm and Sydney? (from Part 2)

a court order against mass demonstrations.
a manifesto of Muslim religion.
a community newspaper for black people.
a declaration of independence.
19)

What does Malcolm promise Betty after this long trip to Mecca? (from Part 3)

she will always travel with him.
they will never be separated that long again.
they will take a vacation to the Bahamas.
he will never travel again.
20)

Why does Malcolm have to appear before the High Court? (from Part 3)

Malcolm is carrying a camera.
the customs man cannot believe America has Muslims.
it is Malcolm's first visit to Mecca.
Malcolm cannot speak Arabic.
21)

How does Malcolm introduce himself at the police station? (from Part 2)

Rev. Malcolm X of the Black Brotherhood.
Lawyer Malcolm Little of the Seventh district.
Minister Malcolm Little of Temple Faith.
Minister Malcolm X of Temple Number Seven.
22)

Why does Malcolm say I don't know if I know as much as I thought I knew? (from Part 3)

when Betty says you know how women are.
when Lorraine says you know about women.
when Betty asks why he married her.
when Betty asks about God.
23)

What does Laura find out about Malcolm as they visit? (from Part 2)

that Malcolm is hiding from the law.
that Malcolm is now married.
that Malcolm is a Muslim minister.
that Malcolm is running dope.
24)

How does Malcolm X compare his movement with the early Christians in the Roman catacombs? (from Part 3)

planning a peace movement.
fearing for their lives.
preparing for the overthrow of the Empire.
getting ready to die.
25)

What is Luther's first advice to get Malcolm out of prison? (from Part 2)

not eat any more pork.
write an apology letter to the warden.
let his hair go natural.
hire a good lawyer.
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