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

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

4. Why does the insurance company not pay up on Earl's life insurance?
(a) they say his policy excludes accidents.
(b) they say he missed the last payment.
(c) they say his policy was lost.
(d) they say he committed suicide

5. What does Malcolm have to say about his names?
(a) I have had so many names.
(b) My name is Legion.
(c) I have names given by God.
(d) I have no name really.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Archie outfit Malcolm with new clothes?

2. What method does Baldwin use to show flashbacks to Malcolm's early life?

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

4. Why does Malcolm think Shorty wants to set him up with a particular woman?

5. Why does Malcolm think they might make him class president at school?

(see the answer key)

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