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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the symbolism of the boy entering the large white hotel?
(a) it foreshadows the civil rights movement
(b) it represents servitude of the black man.
(c) it symbolized progress.
(d) it represent a change in attitudes.

2. What does Malcolm say turns the heads of foolish women?
(a) gold and diamonds.
(b) empty compliments.
(c) the latest fashions.
(d) all that Hollywood stuff.

3. Why does Malcolm put a gun to his head and pull the trigger?
(a) to show he is not afraid to die.
(b) to attempt suicide.
(c) to put on a show for his friends.
(d) to scare people into doing his will.

4. What metaphor does Malcolm use for the white man asking the black man if he hates him?
(a) the rapist asking the same question of his victim.
(b) the boy who cried wolf.
(c) the cow that jumped over the moon.
(d) the lion lying down with the lamb.

5. As a youth, what are Malcolm and Laura doing that gets the crowd roaring?
(a) marching.
(b) debating.
(c) singing.
(d) dancing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Betty's concern about their family?

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

3. What is Luther's problem with Malcolm X's speaking out about the assassination?

4. What happens to Earl Little?

5. What does Laura find out about Malcolm as they visit?

(see the answer key)

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