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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 first terrifying image from Malcolm's childhood?
(a) Ku Klux Klan members threatening his mother.
(b) his father being whipped by the Klan.
(c) images of a great fire in his neighborhood.
(d) the burning down of his father's church.

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

3. 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.

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

5. As the screenplay opens, where is Malcolm scheduled to speak that evening?
(a) Times Square.
(b) Yankee Stadium.
(c) Madison Square Garden.
(d) the Audubon Ballroom.

Short Answer Questions

1. In a flashback, what does Louise say to Earl about a rabbit?

2. What is the evidence that Earl did not commit suicide?

3. Why is Malcolm led away by the prison guards?

4. As Malcolm holds Laura's hand, why does she shiver?

5. What happens to Earl Little?

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