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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What happens at night when the Little family has gone to bed?
(a) the Klan burns down their house.
(b) a storm arises.
(c) Earl is shot in his bed.
(d) Louise has a miscarriage.

3. If God is black, what is Luther's conclusion about white men?
(a) they are men without souls.
(b) they are devils created by Satan.
(c) they are put on earth to test real believers.
(d) they are inferior to the black nation.

4. What has Betty been hearing about Malcolm?
(a) that he is getting too big for his britches.
(b) that he is forgetting his faith.
(c) that he is not doing enough for the cause.
(d) that he is too influenced by the Leader.

5. What does Luther tell Malcolm about using his fists?
(a) we have to practice boxing.
(b) we have to learn how to look innocent.
(c) we have to fight only white inmates.
(d) we have to learn how to use our heads.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Malcolm say turns the heads of foolish women?

2. What is the undertone of Sidney's facial expression seeing Malcolm off at JFK airport?

3. What is disturbing to the policemen at the station the night Hinton was beaten?

4. Which character in the screenplay begins to be concerned about Malcolm X?

5. What advice does the Egyptian give Malcolm about the pilgrimage?

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