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

2. Who does Louise face one night at suppertime?
(a) the Ku Klux Klan.
(b) the Sheriff.
(c) the Welfare Society.
(d) her white neighbors.

3. What is Louise's feeling about being light skinned?
(a) she feels superior to Earl.
(b) she feels superior to other blacks.
(c) she wishes she were blacker than Earl.
(d) she wishes she had married a white man.

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

5. what are some of the menial jobs Malcolm has?
(a) chopping wood and washing dishes.
(b) shining shoes and carrying luggage.
(c) delivering papers and cleaning stables.
(d) picking cotton and baling hay.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Louise tell little Malcolm he was born?

2. As Malcolm holds Laura's hand, why does she shiver?

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

4. How does Archie outfit Malcolm with new clothes?

5. What is the first terrifying image from Malcolm's childhood?

(see the answer key)

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