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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. What is the symbolism of the new glasses and a pawnshop watch lying on a towel?
(a) it symbolizes good versus evil.
(b) it symbolizes Malcolm's release from prison.
(c) it symbolizes time and infinity.
(d) it symbolizes clean thought and clear vision.

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

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

4. Who does Malcolm meet at the subway?
(a) Sidney.
(b) Laura.
(c) Luther.
(d) Ada.

5. What does Luther say about white men being devils?
(a) some of them are.
(b) none of them are.
(c) all are without exception.
(d) most of them are.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the metaphor of the wolves, rats, and swine in Luther's recounting of his brother's murder?

2. What is Hinton's condition in the jail?

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

4. What metaphor does Laura use to describe her condition?

5. What does Malcolm say Luther is the first to do in the prison?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are Luther, Sidney, and Malcolm waiting outside a classroom one day?

2. After Malcolm follows Luther out of prison, where does he go?

3. What does Malcolm discover when he gets to the scene of the fight?

4. Who does Malcolm meet at the subway later one night?

5. What further instruction does Luther give Malcolm?

6. How does Luther continue to influence Malcolm in prison?

7. Who gets beaten badly although he had nothing to do with the original fight?

8. What quickly becomes clear about Luther's son, Sidney?

9. Who are Betty's students in the class?

10. As the second part opens, what is happening to Malcolm?

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