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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What famous historical figure do Malcolm and Shorty talk about on Boston Commons?
(a) George Washington Carver.
(b) George Washington.
(c) Dred Scott.
(d) Paul Revere.

2. Why does Malcolm make fun of the deacon?
(a) he says he's in banking because he opens doors for customers.
(b) he says he is in banking because he mops the floors.
(c) he says he is in banking because he has a bank account.
(d) he says he is in banking because he shines shoes there.

3. Why does Laura say she will never go to Malcolm's Temple?
(a) she feels content with her own religion.
(b) she hates religion.
(c) her old man won't go for it.
(d) she can't picture Malcolm as a minister.

4. What is disturbing to the policemen at the station the night Hinton was beaten?
(a) the newspaper reporters gathered there.
(b) the fire in Malcolm's eyes.
(c) the large, silent crowd outside the station.
(d) the noise coming from outside.

5. What does Laura find out about Malcolm as they visit?
(a) that Malcolm is hiding from the law.
(b) that Malcolm is a Muslim minister.
(c) that Malcolm is now married.
(d) that Malcolm is running dope.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the paper Luther talks about with Malcolm and Sydney?

2. How does Malcolm introduce himself at the police station?

3. Who is the fair, young mulatto woman hanging out clothes?

4. Why does Louise lose her job cooking for a white family?

5. Why is Malcolm not at the Lancing High School dance?

(see the answer key)

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