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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 to Earl Little?
(a) he is hanged by the Klan.
(b) he is run over by a trolley.
(c) he is drowned in the ocean.
(d) he has a massive heart attack.

2. What is Louise's feeling about being light skinned?
(a) she feels superior to other blacks.
(b) she wishes she were blacker than Earl.
(c) she feels superior to Earl.
(d) she wishes she had married a white man.

3. Why does Malcolm say he does not write to his mother in the asylum?
(a) he doesn't know what to say to her.
(b) he doesn't think they let her have mail.
(c) he is trying to make her forget him.
(d) he thinks his letters will only cause trouble.

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

5. What discouraging thing does Mr. Ostrovski do to Malcolm?
(a) he reports everything to the police.
(b) he tells him he cannot become a lawyer.
(c) he tells him he cannot be Class President.
(d) he reminds Malcolm that he is a black boy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Malcolm have to say about his names?

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

4. What does Malcolm admit to Laura that made him proud when he was a little boy?

5. Why does Earl have to walk home that night?

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