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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Malcolm holds Laura's hand, why does she shiver?
(a) because she is afraid.
(b) because Malcolm is touching her.
(c) because she is cold.
(d) because Malcolm's hand is cold.

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

3. What is Laura's comment after Malcolm says that black people don't have to suffer like they do?
(a) that he is buying a lie.
(b) that he comes from Mars.
(c) that he is crazy as a loon.
(d) that he sounds like her grandmother.

4. Who wants to meet Malcolm now that he is out of prison?
(a) the Numbers Runner.
(b) the Preacher.
(c) the Judge.
(d) the Leader.

5. Why do the men in the license plate shop cheer Luther?
(a) he knocks down a guard.
(b) he is leaving.
(c) he dances on a table.
(d) he makes the millionth license plate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first terrifying image from Malcolm's childhood?

2. How does Louise respond when she is called a half-white bitch by Klan members?

3. Who does Laura say wears the sky like an overcoat?

4. What does the teenage Malcolm excel in that wins him admiration?

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

(see the answer key)

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