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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's father believe is the real homeland of his people in America?
(a) the State of Georgia.
(b) the North of the United States.
(c) Africa.
(d) the Caribbean Islands.

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

3. Why does Malcolm think Shorty wants to set him up with a particular woman?
(a) he wants Malcolm to break in one of his whores.
(b) he wants Malcolm to find out if she is a virgin.
(c) if she puts out for Malcolm, Shorty will know she is cheating on him.
(d) because she thinks Malcolm is white.

4. What is the name given to Malcolm during a fist fight in prison?
(a) Champ.
(b) Loser.
(c) Slugger.
(d) Satan.

5. As a youth, what are Malcolm and Laura doing that gets the crowd roaring?
(a) singing.
(b) debating.
(c) marching.
(d) dancing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Malcolm say about Miss Stella who says she is with an old family?

2. Why does Lorraine think it is strange that Malcolm met her husband, Luther, in prison?

3. What does Luther say black Christians pray for?

4. Over what does Malcolm challenge the Sunday Bible Teacher?

5. What is the symbolism of the new glasses and a pawnshop watch lying on a towel?

(see the answer key)

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