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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the metaphor of the wolves, rats, and swine in Luther's recounting of his brother's murder?
(a) the conflict of society.
(b) a sign from a black God.
(c) the uncleaness of his brother.
(d) the white people who killed him.

2. What does the teenage Malcolm excel in that wins him admiration?
(a) playing basketball.
(b) making speeches.
(c) playing soccer.
(d) writing essays.

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

4. What does Luther say black Christians pray for?
(a) the time when they can ride at the front of a bus.
(b) that they will be good slaves to the white man.
(c) that their skin may bleach white.
(d) the things in heaven that white people have on Earth.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Luther write about Malcolm?

2. Who is Shorty referring to when he speaks about ofays?

3. What does Laura want instead of coffee?

4. What does Malcolm say when the policeman says bloodshed never solved anything?

5. What rule does Mrs. Swerlin say she got from her father and that she lives by?

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