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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens at night when the Little family has gone to bed?
(a) the Klan burns down their house.
(b) Earl is shot in his bed.
(c) a storm arises.
(d) Louise has a miscarriage.

2. Who does Malcolm come across in Small's Paradise Bar?
(a) Cadillac.
(b) Sophia.
(c) West Indies Archie.
(d) Ada.

3. What is the name given to Malcolm during a fist fight in prison?
(a) Satan.
(b) Champ.
(c) Loser.
(d) Slugger.

4. What famous historical figure do Malcolm and Shorty talk about on Boston Commons?
(a) George Washington Carver.
(b) Paul Revere.
(c) George Washington.
(d) Dred Scott.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the one-eyed preacher?

3. What does Malcolm accuse Paul of wanting when he tries to fix him up with a girl?

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

5. Why does Louise lose her job cooking for a white family?

(see the answer key)

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