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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Malcolm after his mother is taken away?
(a) he goes to live with his grandmother.
(b) he goes into foster care.
(c) he runs away.
(d) he goes to the reformatory.

2. What does Laura want instead of coffee?
(a) just to talk.
(b) a glass of milk.
(c) a drink.
(d) something to eat.

3. What does Luther tell Malcolm all black people are?
(a) a sub-species.
(b) a lost tribe of Israel.
(c) an accident of nature.
(d) a nation.

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

5. Who is Sidney?
(a) Luther's son.
(b) Louise's husband.
(c) Malcolm's brother.
(d) Laura's boyfriend.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the gathered crowd and the firemen all stand looking at the house burn down?

2. What is Louise's feeling about being light skinned?

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

4. Who does Malcolm meet at the subway?

5. What does Malcolm have to say about his names?

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