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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What prophetic dream does Malcolm tell Laura he used to have?
(a) flying in the sky like a bird.
(b) marrying a girl just like her.
(c) doing something to help his parents not work so hard.
(d) speaking in front of a large crowd of people.

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

3. Why does the insurance company not pay up on Earl's life insurance?
(a) they say his policy was lost.
(b) they say he missed the last payment.
(c) they say his policy excludes accidents.
(d) they say he committed suicide

4. What does Malcolm accuse Paul of wanting when he tries to fix him up with a girl?
(a) he wants to get revenge on the girl for jilting him.
(b) he wants Malcolm to get into trouble.
(c) if she puts out for Malcolm, she'll have to put out for Paul.
(d) he wants the girl to scream rape and send Malcolm to jail.

5. Where does Louise tell little Malcolm he was born?
(a) Omaha.
(b) Newark.
(c) Atlanta.
(d) Cincinnati.

Short Answer Questions

1. What city had Laura never heard of?

2. What famous historical figure do Malcolm and Shorty talk about on Boston Commons?

3. Who does Laura say wears the sky like an overcoat?

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

5. What does Malcolm's father believe is the real homeland of his people in America?

(see the answer key)

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