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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 Luther tell Malcolm about using his fists?
(a) we have to learn how to look innocent.
(b) we have to learn how to use our heads.
(c) we have to fight only white inmates.
(d) we have to practice boxing.

2. What job does Shorty teach Malcolm how to perform?
(a) men's room attendant at the Roseland Ballroom.
(b) as a porter at the train station.
(c) selling daily newspapers.
(d) becoming a pimp.

3. Why is Malcolm led away by the prison guards?
(a) for cursing.
(b) for playing the numbers.
(c) for fighting.
(d) for not working.

4. What name is Malcolm given in Dakar?
(a) Nairobison.
(b) El Haji Malik El Shabazz.
(c) Omowale.
(d) Ali Hussein.

5. What is the evidence that Earl did not commit suicide?
(a) a stab wound in his back.
(b) his knees were shattered.
(c) a hammer blow to the back of his head.
(d) his hands were tied behind him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Miss Betty want to know about Malcolm to tell her class of young women?

2. What happens to Earl Little?

3. Why do the men in the license plate shop cheer Luther?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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