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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where is Malcolm walking with two pairs of shoes tied and thrown over his shoulder?
(a) on the railroad tracks.
(b) on the beach with Laura.
(c) on the way to school.
(d) on a basketball court.

3. Malcolm says "That cat who says he's in utilities actually is in utilities ___________________________."
(a) when he goes in to pay his bill.
(b) when he runs an extension cord from his neighbor's house.
(c) when he reads the customers' meters
(d) when he ain't riding his bicycle for the gas company.

4. Why is Malcolm not at the Lancing High School dance?
(a) because he has no money.
(b) because he can't dance.
(c) because he is black.
(d) because he has no good clothes.

5. What prophetic dream does Malcolm tell Laura he used to have?
(a) speaking in front of a large crowd of people.
(b) doing something to help his parents not work so hard.
(c) marrying a girl just like her.
(d) flying in the sky like a bird.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Earl have to walk home that night?

2. What does Malcolm say when Laura says he is nice?

3. What name is Malcolm given in Dakar?

4. In a flashback, what does Louise say to Earl about a rabbit?

5. What does Shorty say the Harvard Law School is for?

(see the answer key)

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