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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 at night when the Little family has gone to bed?
(a) Earl is shot in his bed.
(b) the Klan burns down their house.
(c) Louise has a miscarriage.
(d) a storm arises.

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

3. What prophetic dream does Malcolm tell Laura he used to have?
(a) doing something to help his parents not work so hard.
(b) flying in the sky like a bird.
(c) speaking in front of a large crowd of people.
(d) marrying a girl just like her.

4. What does Laura find out about Malcolm as they visit?
(a) that Malcolm is a Muslim minister.
(b) that Malcolm is running dope.
(c) that Malcolm is now married.
(d) that Malcolm is hiding from the law.

5. What is it West Indian Archie cannot remember when Malcolm goes for a visit?
(a) who introduced them the first time.
(b) where Archie met Malcolm.
(c) why people call Malcolm Red.
(d) who told him about Malcolm's being in prison.

Short Answer Questions

1. What famous historical figure do Malcolm and Shorty talk about on Boston Commons?

2. What method does Baldwin use to show flashbacks to Malcolm's early life?

3. How does Archie outfit Malcolm with new clothes?

4. What does Malcolm say when Laura says he is nice?

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

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