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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Malcolm think about Luther's hype?
2. What does Laura say she did for Daniel?
3. What does Luther tell Malcolm about using his fists?
4. What does Malcolm tell Luther was the only time he ever went down on his knees?
5. What does Laura say she needs from Malcolm?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why are Luther, Sidney, and Malcolm waiting outside a classroom one day?
2. Describe the abrupt change of scene from the meeting with Betty outside her classroom.
3. How does Luther continue to influence Malcolm in prison?
4. What happens when the white policemen arrive at the fight?
5. What does Luther tell Malcolm about?
6. Who gets beaten badly although he had nothing to do with the original fight?
7. Who sees the potential in Malcolm and gives him good advice?
8. What does Malcolm discover when he gets to the scene of the fight?
9. Who are Betty's students in the class?
10. What life-changing information does Malcolm finally receive from Luther?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay of two or more typed, double-spaced pages on Mistaken Generalizations. Point out in your essay how the idea of the white devil translated into hate for the entire race of white people. Discuss how the same is true in reverse. Make a case for judging people by their actions rather than their ethnicity.
Essay Topic 2
Write a critique of two or more typed, double-spaced pages on ONE DAY, WHEN I WAS LOST. Discuss the merits and weaknesses of the script. Speculate on why it never was produced as a movie. Give your recommendation to others about reading the scenario.
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay of two or more typed, double-spaced pages No Honor Among Thieves. Use the association between Malcolm and West Indian Archie as an example of how criminals do not trust other criminals. Broaden the discussion into the problem of trusting other people when one is not trustworthy himself. Explain why a liar always thinks other people are lying, too.
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