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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Malcolm say Luther is the first to do in the prison?
(a) give him advice.
(b) figure out his problem.
(c) light his cigarette.
(d) call him by his name.

2. What rule does Mrs. Swerlin say she got from her father and that she lives by?
(a) not to make friends with people others do not like.
(b) not to listen to what people say about your friend.
(c) not to expect too much from your friends.
(d) not to make friends with bad people.

3. What method does Baldwin use to show flashbacks to Malcolm's early life?
(a) images on the car windshield.
(b) images in the rearview mirror.
(c) images in Malcolm's sun glasses.
(d) images in the windows of building.

4. What is the symbolism of the new glasses and a pawnshop watch lying on a towel?
(a) it symbolizes time and infinity.
(b) it symbolizes good versus evil.
(c) it symbolizes Malcolm's release from prison.
(d) it symbolizes clean thought and clear vision.

5. Why does Malcolm make fun of the deacon?
(a) he says he is in banking because he mops the floors.
(b) he says he is in banking because he has a bank account.
(c) he says he is in banking because he shines shoes there.
(d) he says he's in banking because he opens doors for customers.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Malcolm think about Luther's hype?

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

4. Who is Sophia?

5. Who does Malcolm come across in Small's Paradise Bar?

(see the answer key)

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