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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sidney witness on the streets as he delivers his papers?
(a) a fist fight between two black men.
(b) a gunfight between two blacks.
(c) a Muslim minister preaching on the corner.
(d) a fist fight between a white man and a black man.

2. Over what does Malcolm challenge the Sunday Bible Teacher?
(a) whether Jesus actually lived.
(b) whether Jesus actually raised from the dead.
(c) whether Jesus was white.
(d) whether Jesus was nothing more than a prophet.

3. What does Laura want instead of coffee?
(a) just to talk.
(b) something to eat.
(c) a glass of milk.
(d) a drink.

4. What is it West Indian Archie cannot remember when Malcolm goes for a visit?
(a) who introduced them the first time.
(b) why people call Malcolm Red.
(c) where Archie met Malcolm.
(d) who told him about Malcolm's being in prison.

5. Why does Malcolm say he does not write to his mother in the asylum?
(a) he thinks his letters will only cause trouble.
(b) he doesn't think they let her have mail.
(c) he doesn't know what to say to her.
(d) he is trying to make her forget him.

Short Answer Questions

1. As a youth, what are Malcolm and Laura doing that gets the crowd roaring?

2. What happens to Malcolm after his mother is taken away?

3. What does Luther tell Malcolm all black people are?

4. What does Laura say she did for Daniel?

5. What is the news Judge Merritt brings to Malcolm at the Swerlin house?

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