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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 accuse Paul of wanting when he tries to fix him up with a girl?
(a) he wants the girl to scream rape and send Malcolm to jail.
(b) he wants Malcolm to get into trouble.
(c) he wants to get revenge on the girl for jilting him.
(d) if she puts out for Malcolm, she'll have to put out for Paul.

2. What do the Klan members accuse Earl of doing?
(a) forming a Black Liberation Army.
(b) stirring up the bad niggers in town.
(c) preaching insurrection against the president.
(d) trying to make a name for himself.

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

4. How does Louise respond when she is called a half-white bitch by Klan members?
(a) that she might be their daughter or sister.
(b) that she is proud of her black culture.
(c) that she is proof blacks and whites can get along.
(d) that she is more whte than they are.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What rule does Mrs. Swerlin say she got from her father and that she lives by?

2. what are some of the menial jobs Malcolm has?

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

4. What is Louise's feeling about being light skinned?

5. Where is Louise seen telling someone not to feed that boy no pig?

(see the answer key)

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