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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Malcolm get away with entering a bar in the Negro Section of Lansing?
(a) because no one sees him sneak in.
(b) because he works there.
(c) because he knows the owner.
(d) because he is big for his age.

2. Why does Malcolm think Shorty wants to set him up with a particular woman?
(a) because she thinks Malcolm is white.
(b) if she puts out for Malcolm, Shorty will know she is cheating on him.
(c) he wants Malcolm to find out if she is a virgin.
(d) he wants Malcolm to break in one of his whores.

3. What is Louise's feeling about being light skinned?
(a) she feels superior to Earl.
(b) she wishes she had married a white man.
(c) she feels superior to other blacks.
(d) she wishes she were blacker than Earl.

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

5. Who is the fair, young mulatto woman hanging out clothes?
(a) Laura, Malcolm's one true love.
(b) Louise Little, Malcolm's mother.
(c) Daisy Little, Malcolm'sd grandmother.
(d) Sophia, Malcolm's mistress.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Malcolm put a gun to his head and pull the trigger?

3. Who does Earl say is the prophet God has sent to the blacks in America?

4. What does Malcolm say when Laura says he is nice?

5. What is the evidence that Earl did not commit suicide?

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