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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the screenplay opens, where is Malcolm scheduled to speak that evening?
(a) Madison Square Garden.
(b) the Audubon Ballroom.
(c) Yankee Stadium.
(d) Times Square.

2. Why does Malcolm think Shorty wants to set him up with a particular woman?
(a) because she thinks Malcolm is white.
(b) he wants Malcolm to break in one of his whores.
(c) he wants Malcolm to find out if she is a virgin.
(d) if she puts out for Malcolm, Shorty will know she is cheating on him.

3. Why does Malcolm think they might make him class president at school?
(a) he has a gang who will threaten those who don't vote for him.
(b) most of the students think he is white.
(c) no one else is running against him.
(d) he has the best grades and he is popular.

4. Why do the gathered crowd and the firemen all stand looking at the house burn down?
(a) the house is too far gone to save.
(b) there are explosions going on inside the house.
(c) they are all white.
(d) the fire is too hot to get near.

5. What does Shorty say the Harvard Law School is for?
(a) turning out lawyers to defend black people.
(b) turning out lawyers to defend the Constitution.
(c) turning out lawyers to keep black people in jail.
(d) turning out lawyers to become judges.

6. What do the Klansmen do to the Littles' house?
(a) set the house on fire.
(b) throw black and red paint on it.
(c) burn a cross in the front yard.
(d) smash in all the windows.

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

8. In a flashback, what does Louise say to Earl about a rabbit?
(a) nobody eats rabbits anymore.
(b) we only raised rabbits to sell to white folks.
(c) we are all tired of eating rabbit.
(d) I don't know how to cook a rabbit.

9. Why does Malcolm make fun of the deacon?
(a) he says he's in banking because he opens doors for customers.
(b) he says he is in banking because he shines shoes there.
(c) he says he is in banking because he mops the floors.
(d) he says he is in banking because he has a bank account.

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

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

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

13. How does Archie outfit Malcolm with new clothes?
(a) borrowing from a friend about Malcolm's size.
(b) from a closet of stolen goods.
(c) on his credit card.
(d) with cash he made running numbers.

14. What discouraging thing does Mr. Ostrovski do to Malcolm?
(a) he tells him he cannot be Class President.
(b) he reminds Malcolm that he is a black boy.
(c) he tells him he cannot become a lawyer.
(d) he reports everything to the police.

15. Why does the insurance company not pay up on Earl's life insurance?
(a) they say he missed the last payment.
(b) they say he committed suicide
(c) they say his policy was lost.
(d) they say his policy excludes accidents.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the teenage Malcolm excel in that wins him admiration?

2. Who is Shorty referring to when he speaks about ofays?

3. What does Malcolm have to say about his names?

4. What is the news Judge Merritt brings to Malcolm at the Swerlin house?

5. What job does Shorty teach Malcolm how to perform?

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