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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 Malcolm have to say about his names?
(a) My name is Legion.
(b) I have names given by God.
(c) I have had so many names.
(d) I have no name really.

2. What happens to Earl Little?
(a) he is run over by a trolley.
(b) he has a massive heart attack.
(c) he is hanged by the Klan.
(d) he is drowned in the ocean.

3. What is the name given to Malcolm during a fist fight in prison?
(a) Loser.
(b) Satan.
(c) Slugger.
(d) Champ.

4. What thoughtless remark does Judge Merritt make about black people?
(a) that he wonders if they are people.
(b) that they only know how to have babies.
(c) that they are mostly criminals.
(d) that they live in shacks and drive clunker cars.

5. As Malcolm holds Laura's hand, why does she shiver?
(a) because Malcolm's hand is cold.
(b) because she is afraid.
(c) because Malcolm is touching her.
(d) because she is cold.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Malcolm say he does not write to his mother in the asylum?

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

3. What does Malcolm accuse Paul of wanting when he tries to fix him up with a girl?

4. What name is Malcolm given in Dakar?

5. Why do the gathered crowd and the firemen all stand looking at the house burn down?

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