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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 Luther's complaint about the white press?
(a) they don't print anything to give blacks pride in themselves.
(b) they don't print in words blacks can understand.
(c) they don't print anything at all about the black community.
(d) they don't print news of whtie atrocities.

2. What does Malcolm think about Luther's hype?
(a) it must be some kind of test for him.
(b) it must be good because Luther is never wrong.
(c) it must be a way to control him.
(d) it must be something metaphysical.

3. What do the Klansmen do to the Littles' house?
(a) burn a cross in the front yard.
(b) set the house on fire.
(c) throw black and red paint on it.
(d) smash in all the windows.

4. Who is the one-eyed preacher?
(a) Marcus Garvey.
(b) a man in prison who preaches Islam.
(c) the Reverend leader of the Klan.
(d) Earl Little, Malcolm's father.

5. Who are Malcolm and the others looking for at the police station?
(a) a black friend who was only an innocent bystander.
(b) the two black men who were fighting on the street.
(c) Sidney who was taken into custody.
(d) Minister Hinton who was beaten by the police.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. what are some of the menial jobs Malcolm has?

3. What metaphor does Laura use to describe her condition?

4. What discouraging thing does Mr. Ostrovski do to Malcolm?

5. How does Archie outfit Malcolm with new clothes?

(see the answer key)

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