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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 Louise lose her job cooking for a white family?
(a) they discover that she is Earl's widow.
(b) they have been threatened by the Klan.
(c) they will not allow Louise to bring her children to work.
(d) they disapprove of Louise saying Earl was murdered.

2. What does the white Welfare Worker want to do?
(a) deny Louise any assistance.
(b) remove Louise's children.
(c) talk Louise into leaving the city.
(d) make Louise find a full time job.

3. How does Malcolm get away with entering a bar in the Negro Section of Lansing?
(a) because no one sees him sneak in.
(b) because he is big for his age.
(c) because he knows the owner.
(d) because he works there.

4. Who is Shorty referring to when he speaks about ofays?
(a) white people.
(b) old folks.
(c) uppity black people.
(d) office workers.

5. Why does Earl have to walk home that night?
(a) he misses the trolley.
(b) his car is out of gas.
(c) his congregation keeps him out late.
(d) no taxi will pick him up.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the news Judge Merritt brings to Malcolm at the Swerlin house?

2. How does Archie outfit Malcolm with new clothes?

3. Why does Malcolm think Shorty wants to set him up with a particular woman?

4. Where is Malcolm walking with two pairs of shoes tied and thrown over his shoulder?

5. Why does the insurance company not pay up on Earl's life insurance?

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