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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. Who is Laura's old man?

2. When does Lorraine say she became a member of the Movement?

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

4. What does Luther say about white men being devils?

5. Why do the men in the license plate shop cheer Luther?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who calls Malcolm to the scene?

3. Describe the abrupt change of scene from the meeting with Betty outside her classroom.

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

5. What life-changing information does Malcolm finally receive from Luther?

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

7. What is the significance of Malcolm's attempts to straighten his hair, according to Luther?

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

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

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

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 Being Careful About Friendships. Start with how Malcolm thought Luther and the Leader were his friends only to learn of their jealousy and danger to him and his family. Go to Sidney who was his friend as long as he held to the militant line. Then cover how the masses who once cheered him on, turned against his new message of conciliation.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay of two or more typed, double-spaced pages on Things That Can Change Personal Views. Pick three areas such as (1) a religious experience, (2) a near death experience, or (3) a wartime experience and write an essay on events that can change a person dramatically.

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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