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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 Archie say about writing down numbers?
(a) he never wrote down a number in his life.
(b) he writes numbers backwards.
(c) he writes down everything.
(d) he always forgets numbers in his head.

2. Why does Malcolm make fun of the deacon?
(a) he says he is in banking because he has a bank account.
(b) he says he's in banking because he opens doors for customers.
(c) he says he is in banking because he shines shoes there.
(d) he says he is in banking because he mops the floors.

3. Why does Louise lose her job cooking for a white family?
(a) they discover that she is Earl's widow.
(b) they have been threatened by the Klan.
(c) they disapprove of Louise saying Earl was murdered.
(d) they will not allow Louise to bring her children to work.

4. What does Earl say will be the outcome of their moving out of town?
(a) God will help them find a better place.
(b) they won't have any income.
(c) the Klan will go after someone else.
(d) it will be the same wherever they go.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What method does Baldwin use to show flashbacks to Malcolm's early life?

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

5. Where is Malcolm walking with two pairs of shoes tied and thrown over his shoulder?

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