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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Malcolm get away with entering a bar in the Negro Section of Lansing?
(a) because he knows the owner.
(b) because no one sees him sneak in.
(c) because he works there.
(d) because he is big for his age.

2. What does Malcolm tell Luther was the only time he ever went down on his knees?
(a) to pray.
(b) to ask Laura to marry him.
(c) to pick a lock.
(d) to look for a lost coin.

3. Why does Lorraine think it is strange that Malcolm met her husband, Luther, in prison?
(a) she says he looks too clean cut.
(b) she says Luther did not usually make friends in prison.
(c) she says he doesn't look old enough.
(d) she says he looks like a preacher.

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

5. What job does Shorty teach Malcolm how to perform?
(a) men's room attendant at the Roseland Ballroom.
(b) becoming a pimp.
(c) selling daily newspapers.
(d) as a porter at the train station.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As the screenplay opens, where is Malcolm scheduled to speak that evening?

3. what are some of the menial jobs Malcolm has?

4. What does Luther tell Malcolm about the first people ever created?

5. Malcolm says "That cat who says he's in utilities actually is in utilities ___________________________."

(see the answer key)

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