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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first terrifying image from Malcolm's childhood?
(a) Ku Klux Klan members threatening his mother.
(b) the burning down of his father's church.
(c) images of a great fire in his neighborhood.
(d) his father being whipped by the Klan.

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

3. Who is the one-eyed preacher?
(a) a man in prison who preaches Islam.
(b) Marcus Garvey.
(c) the Reverend leader of the Klan.
(d) Earl Little, Malcolm's father.

4. What does the teenage Malcolm excel in that wins him admiration?
(a) playing soccer.
(b) writing essays.
(c) making speeches.
(d) playing basketball.

5. What do the Klansmen do to the Littles' house?
(a) smash in all the windows.
(b) set the house on fire.
(c) burn a cross in the front yard.
(d) throw black and red paint on it.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do the Klan members accuse Earl of doing?

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

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

5. What does Malcolm say about Miss Stella who says she is with an old family?

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