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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Malcolm pretend to be to get out of serving in the army?
(a) Crazy
(b) A drug addict
(c) Crippled
(d) A simpleton

2. Who does Laura lie to in order to make the date with Malcolm?
(a) Her mother
(b) Her grandmother
(c) Her aunt
(d) Her father

3. What is the title of this chapter?
(a) Detroit Red
(b) New York Blues
(c) Jazz and All That
(d) Robbery

4. Who is the only person in Harlem that Malcolm says he trusts?
(a) Archie
(b) Sammy
(c) Shorty
(d) Philly

5. What do Laura and Malcolm make a date to do?
(a) Ice skate
(b) Dance
(c) Eat dinner
(d) Sing

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ella encourage Malcolm to do before he gets a job?

2. In what grade is Malcolm when he visits his sister for the first time?

3. What does Malcolm say he gives to an undercover police officer in this chapter?

4. Why do people think Malcolm is much older than he is?

5. Where does Malcolm's sister live?

(see the answer key)

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