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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Malcolm say he does not write to his mother in the asylum?
(a) he doesn't know what to say to her.
(b) he doesn't think they let her have mail.
(c) he is trying to make her forget him.
(d) he thinks his letters will only cause trouble.

2. Who is Shorty referring to when he speaks about ofays?
(a) uppity black people.
(b) white people.
(c) office workers.
(d) old folks.

3. As Malcolm holds Laura's hand, why does she shiver?
(a) because she is afraid.
(b) because Malcolm's hand is cold.
(c) because she is cold.
(d) because Malcolm is touching her.

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

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

6. Who is Sophia?
(a) Malcolm's grandmother.
(b) Malcolm's white lover.
(c) Malcolm's fantasy girlfriend.
(d) Malcolm's sister.

7. Why is Malcolm not at the Lancing High School dance?
(a) because he is black.
(b) because he has no money.
(c) because he can't dance.
(d) because he has no good clothes.

8. What does Archie say about writing down numbers?
(a) he always forgets numbers in his head.
(b) he never wrote down a number in his life.
(c) he writes numbers backwards.
(d) he writes down everything.

9. what are some of the menial jobs Malcolm has?
(a) chopping wood and washing dishes.
(b) shining shoes and carrying luggage.
(c) picking cotton and baling hay.
(d) delivering papers and cleaning stables.

10. What happens to Malcolm after his mother is taken away?
(a) he goes to live with his grandmother.
(b) he goes into foster care.
(c) he runs away.
(d) he goes to the reformatory.

11. What does Malcolm have to say about his names?
(a) My name is Legion.
(b) I have had so many names.
(c) I have names given by God.
(d) I have no name really.

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

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

14. Where does Louise tell little Malcolm he was born?
(a) Cincinnati.
(b) Atlanta.
(c) Newark.
(d) Omaha.

15. Why does Malcolm put a gun to his head and pull the trigger?
(a) to put on a show for his friends.
(b) to show he is not afraid to die.
(c) to attempt suicide.
(d) to scare people into doing his will.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens at night when the Little family has gone to bed?

2. Who does Laura say wears the sky like an overcoat?

3. How does Louise respond when she is called a half-white bitch by Klan members?

4. What is the evidence that Earl did not commit suicide?

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

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