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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Louise seen telling someone not to feed that boy no pig?
(a) in a cafeteria.
(b) in a mosque.
(c) in an asylum.
(d) in a breadline.

2. Who does Earl say is the prophet God has sent to the blacks in America?
(a) Marcus Garvey.
(b) Martin Luther King, Sr.
(c) Jackie Robinson.
(d) Mohammed Ali.

3. Why does Malcolm think Shorty wants to set him up with a particular woman?
(a) he wants Malcolm to break in one of his whores.
(b) he wants Malcolm to find out if she is a virgin.
(c) if she puts out for Malcolm, Shorty will know she is cheating on him.
(d) because she thinks Malcolm is white.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What thoughtless remark does Judge Merritt make about black people?

2. Who is Shorty referring to when he speaks about ofays?

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

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

5. What is the name given to Malcolm during a fist fight in prison?

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