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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who does Malcolm come across in Small's Paradise Bar?
(a) Sophia.
(b) Ada.
(c) West Indies Archie.
(d) Cadillac.

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 make friends with bad people.
(d) not to listen to what people say about your friend.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Malcolm say when Laura says he is nice?

2. Who is the one-eyed preacher?

3. Who is the fair, young mulatto woman hanging out clothes?

4. What do the Klansmen do to the Littles' house?

5. Who is Sophia?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Malcolm's ambition after he finishes high school?

2. How does Malcolm recall his father?

3. Unable to pursue his dream, what happens to Malcolm?

4. What are the three areas of Malcolm's life represented in the scenario?

5. What are the two religious books where Malcolm's name is written?

6. What is the Klan's warning to Louise?

7. What does Malcolm muse about as he thinks about his past?

8. What dramatic technique does Baldwin use to set up the background of the movie?

9. What is the scene where the character of Laura is introduced?

10. After his father is murdered and his mother placed in an asylum, what happens to Malcolm?

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