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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Malcolm X say about himself and his ancestors being snake bitten?
(a) how many snakes do we have to let pite us?
(b) where are the snakes today?
(c) why should he not warn his children about snakes?
(d) why haven't we developed immunity to snakes?

2. What does the teenage Malcolm excel in that wins him admiration?
(a) writing essays.
(b) making speeches.
(c) playing soccer.
(d) playing basketball.

3. What is the paper Luther talks about with Malcolm and Sydney?
(a) a declaration of independence.
(b) a manifesto of Muslim religion.
(c) a court order against mass demonstrations.
(d) a community newspaper for black people.

4. What rule does Mrs. Swerlin say she got from her father and that she lives by?
(a) not to expect too much from your friends.
(b) not to make friends with people others do not like.
(c) not to listen to what people say about your friend.
(d) not to make friends with bad people.

5. What does Malcolm say about awakening the black man and telling the white man the truth about himself?
(a) it's a full time job.
(b) it's an impossible dream.
(c) it's something we do together.
(d) it's all I know how to do.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the importance of meeting the Leader?

2. What does Malcolm say the Leader's letters did for him in prison?

3. What advice does the Egyptian give Malcolm about the pilgrimage?

4. Which character in the screenplay begins to be concerned about Malcolm X?

5. Why does Earl have to walk home that night?

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