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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Earl have to walk home that night?
(a) his car is out of gas.
(b) his congregation keeps him out late.
(c) no taxi will pick him up.
(d) he misses the trolley.

2. Malcolm says "That cat who says he's in utilities actually is in utilities ___________________________."
(a) when he runs an extension cord from his neighbor's house.
(b) when he goes in to pay his bill.
(c) when he reads the customers' meters
(d) when he ain't riding his bicycle for the gas company.

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

4. Who is Sophia?
(a) Malcolm's white lover.
(b) Malcolm's sister.
(c) Malcolm's fantasy girlfriend.
(d) Malcolm's grandmother.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What name is Malcolm given in Dakar?

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

3. Why does Malcolm think Shorty wants to set him up with a particular woman?

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

5. What does Archie say about writing down numbers?

(see the answer key)

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