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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. At the police station the night Hinton is beaten, what is the symbolism of the Muslim ministers?
(a) they symbolize new power.
(b) they symbolize the antithesis of the Ku Klux Klan.
(c) they symbolize a new age.
(d) they symbolize the ability to hold the mob back.

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

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

4. Why does Laura sound grateful for the subway money?
(a) so she can get home before her old man.
(b) so she doesn't have to beg on the streets.
(c) so her old man won't beat her when she gets home.
(d) so she doesn't have to turn another trick.

5. What does Luther tell Malcolm before he leaves the prison?
(a) I'll get you a better lawyer.
(b) when you come out, come straight to me.
(c) write me a letter sometime.
(d) keep your nose clean.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Luther tell Malcolm all black people are?

2. Who does Malcolm tell Sidney to call when he reports the mob on the street?

3. What is everyone saying about Malcolm as he refuses to eat pork?

4. Who are Malcolm and the others looking for at the police station?

5. Who wants to meet Malcolm now that he is out of prison?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Malcolm, now a Muslim minister, organize after the riot in Harlem?

2. What is the result of Malcolm's taking the group of ministers to the jail?

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

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

5. What happens when the white policemen arrive at the fight?

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

7. What further instruction does Luther give Malcolm?

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

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

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

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