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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Malcolm put a gun to his head and pull the trigger?
(a) to scare people into doing his will.
(b) to put on a show for his friends.
(c) to attempt suicide.
(d) to show he is not afraid to die.

2. Why does Malcolm say I don't know if I know as much as I thought I knew?
(a) when Betty asks why he married her.
(b) when Lorraine says you know about women.
(c) when Betty says you know how women are.
(d) when Betty asks about God.

3. What does Malcolm say about Miss Stella who says she is with an old family?
(a) she cleans their toilets and cooks their food.
(b) she walks their dogs.
(c) she washes their windows every Saturday.
(d) she babysits their small children.

4. What does Luther tell Malcolm all black people are?
(a) a lost tribe of Israel.
(b) a sub-species.
(c) a nation.
(d) an accident of nature.

5. Which character in the screenplay begins to be concerned about Malcolm X?
(a) the Honorable Messenger of Allah.
(b) Betty.
(c) Luther.
(d) Sidney.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Malcolm disobeyed the Honorable Messenger, what punishment was handed out to Malcolm?

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

3. At the police station the night Hinton is beaten, what is the symbolism of the Muslim ministers?

4. Why does Betty say the black newspaper was started?

5. Who does Betty go to see in the newspaper office?

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