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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Malcolm's response when the police tell them to return in the morning?
(a) he insists that Hinton needs a doctor.
(b) he says they will do that.
(c) he says they will return with more people.
(d) he goes and calls a lawyer.

3. What does Malcolm admit to Laura that made him proud when he was a little boy?
(a) growing peas in his own garden.
(b) having his mother teach him how to read.
(c) carrying heavy things for his mother.
(d) taking care of his baby brother.

4. Why does Laura sound grateful for the subway money?
(a) so she doesn't have to beg on the streets.
(b) so her old man won't beat her when she gets home.
(c) so she can get home before her old man.
(d) so she doesn't have to turn another trick.

5. 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) who told him about Malcolm's being in prison.
(d) where Archie met Malcolm.

Short Answer Questions

1. what are some of the menial jobs Malcolm has?

2. What does Malcolm say about Miss Stella who says she is with an old family?

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

4. What does Luther say about white men being devils?

5. What does Laura say ministers always are when they hear about real life?

(see the answer key)

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