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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. If God is black, what is Luther's conclusion about white men?
(a) they are devils created by Satan.
(b) they are inferior to the black nation.
(c) they are put on earth to test real believers.
(d) they are men without souls.

2. What does Malcolm say when the policeman says bloodshed never solved anything?
(a) he says why not find out?
(b) he says it did when the blood was ours.
(c) he says it could, given a chance.
(d) he says it might solves something now.

3. What metaphor does Laura use to describe her condition?
(a) a dress that is past mending.
(b) a dress that is mended many times.
(c) a torn dress.
(d) a lot of rags tied together.

4. What are Laura's parting words to Malcolm?
(a) you're fooling yourself, you know.
(b) you're still as stupid as you always were.
(c) you're still the nicest boy I ever met.
(d) you're still the dreamer.

5. What is disturbing to the policemen at the station the night Hinton was beaten?
(a) the fire in Malcolm's eyes.
(b) the noise coming from outside.
(c) the newspaper reporters gathered there.
(d) the large, silent crowd outside the station.

6. What does Malcolm say the Leader's letters did for him in prison?
(a) made him feel like the greatest black man.
(b) made him feel homewick for Luther.
(c) made him feel like the Leader doesn't understand.
(d) made him feel there was no hope.

7. What does Luther tell Malcolm all black people are?
(a) a lost tribe of Israel.
(b) an accident of nature.
(c) a nation.
(d) a sub-species.

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

9. What does Laura want instead of coffee?
(a) something to eat.
(b) a glass of milk.
(c) a drink.
(d) just to talk.

10. How does Malcolm introduce himself at the police station?
(a) Minister Malcolm Little of Temple Faith.
(b) Minister Malcolm X of Temple Number Seven.
(c) Rev. Malcolm X of the Black Brotherhood.
(d) Lawyer Malcolm Little of the Seventh district.

11. What is Malcolm's response when the police tell them to return in the morning?
(a) he insists that Hinton needs a doctor.
(b) he says they will return with more people.
(c) he says they will do that.
(d) he goes and calls a lawyer.

12. What does Luther tell Malcolm about the first people ever created?
(a) they were from a swamp.
(b) they were originally monkeys.
(c) they went to Africa to settle.
(d) they were black people.

13. What does Laura find out about Malcolm as they visit?
(a) that Malcolm is running dope.
(b) that Malcolm is now married.
(c) that Malcolm is hiding from the law.
(d) that Malcolm is a Muslim minister.

14. What does Shorty think Malcolm is doing with his religious talk?
(a) making fun of the white guards.
(b) trying to prove he is insane.
(c) finding something to occupy his time.
(d) coming up with a new hustle.

15. Who does Malcolm tell Sidney to call when he reports the mob on the street?
(a) all the newspapers he can think of.
(b) all the ministers he can find.
(c) all the gang members he can find.
(d) all the black colleges.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Luther say black Christians pray for?

2. Over what does Malcolm challenge the Sunday Bible Teacher?

3. At the police station the night Hinton is beaten, what is the symbolism of the Muslim ministers?

4. What is the paper Luther talks about with Malcolm and Sydney?

5. Why does Laura sound grateful for the subway money?

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