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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 Earl say will be the outcome of their moving out of town?
(a) the Klan will go after someone else.
(b) it will be the same wherever they go.
(c) God will help them find a better place.
(d) they won't have any income.

2. What is disturbing to the policemen at the station the night Hinton was beaten?
(a) the fire in Malcolm's eyes.
(b) the newspaper reporters gathered there.
(c) the noise coming from outside.
(d) the large, silent crowd outside the station.

3. Who is Laura's old man?
(a) a pimp.
(b) her second husband.
(c) an escaped convict.
(d) a lesbian lover.

4. Who does Malcolm meet at the subway?
(a) Ada.
(b) Sidney.
(c) Laura.
(d) Luther.

5. How does Malcolm get away with entering a bar in the Negro Section of Lansing?
(a) because he knows the owner.
(b) because no one sees him sneak in.
(c) because he works there.
(d) because he is big for his age.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the symbolism of the boy entering the large white hotel?

4. Why does Laura sound grateful for the subway money?

5. What is Malcolm's response when the police tell them to return in the morning?

(see the answer key)

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