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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 significance of the name El-Haji Malik El Shabazz?
(a) it is the man who gets Malcolm permission to go to Mecca.
(b) it is the name of the Imam of Mecca.
(c) it is the name of the Egyptian.
(d) it is the Arabic name given to Malcolm.

2. What does Miss Betty want to know about Malcolm to tell her class of young women?
(a) if he is married.
(b) if he likes black women.
(c) if he is Muslim.
(d) if he has a job.

3. Who is Sidney?
(a) Luther's son.
(b) Louise's husband.
(c) Malcolm's brother.
(d) Laura's boyfriend.

4. What does Sidney tell Malcolm about his father, Luther, and his jealousy of Malcolm?
(a) that Luther made a mistake converting Malcolm.
(b) that Luther would be the kingpin if not for Malcolm.
(c) that Luther hated Malcolm's independence.
(d) that Luther feared Malcolm would get him sent back to prison.

5. How do Malcolm's children understand their father is at home even when he is away?
(a) Betty drills it into them.
(b) they see him on TV.
(c) they pray for him.
(d) they have large photos of him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Malcolm say turns the heads of foolish women?

2. Why does Malcolm say I don't know if I know as much as I thought I knew?

3. What is the symbolism of the new glasses and a pawnshop watch lying on a towel?

4. What does Laura say she needs from Malcolm?

5. What course is Miss Betty teaching when Luther, Malcolm, and Sidney eavesdrop?

(see the answer key)

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