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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the teenage Malcolm excel in that wins him admiration?
(a) playing basketball.
(b) writing essays.
(c) playing soccer.
(d) making speeches.

2. What does Malcolm's father believe is the real homeland of his people in America?
(a) Africa.
(b) the Caribbean Islands.
(c) the State of Georgia.
(d) the North of the United States.

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

4. What is the evidence that Earl did not commit suicide?
(a) a stab wound in his back.
(b) his knees were shattered.
(c) a hammer blow to the back of his head.
(d) his hands were tied behind him.

5. Why do the gathered crowd and the firemen all stand looking at the house burn down?
(a) the fire is too hot to get near.
(b) there are explosions going on inside the house.
(c) they are all white.
(d) the house is too far gone to save.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Malcolm get away with entering a bar in the Negro Section of Lansing?

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

3. What happens at night when the Little family has gone to bed?

4. What discouraging thing does Mr. Ostrovski do to Malcolm?

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

(see the answer key)

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