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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Laura's comment after Malcolm says that black people don't have to suffer like they do?
(a) that he comes from Mars.
(b) that he is buying a lie.
(c) that he is crazy as a loon.
(d) that he sounds like her grandmother.

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

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

4. Who is the fair, young mulatto woman hanging out clothes?
(a) Sophia, Malcolm's mistress.
(b) Daisy Little, Malcolm'sd grandmother.
(c) Louise Little, Malcolm's mother.
(d) Laura, Malcolm's one true love.

5. What course is Miss Betty teaching when Luther, Malcolm, and Sidney eavesdrop?
(a) the Failure of Black Men to Make Good Husbands
(b) the Way to Find a Good Husband.
(c) the Care of the Elderly.
(d) the Meaning of Marriage.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Malcolm's children understand their father is at home even when he is away?

2. Malcolm says "That cat who says he's in utilities actually is in utilities ___________________________."

3. What does Luther tell Malcolm all black people are?

4. As the screenplay opens, where is Malcolm scheduled to speak that evening?

5. What is Malcolm's response to Lorraine when she tells him to make a good husband?

(see the answer key)

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