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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose word does Malcolm's father spread?
(a) Martin Luther
(b) Allah
(c) John Wycliffe
(d) Marcus Garvey

2. What kind of school did Malcolm have to attend while at the Gohannas?
(a) A private school
(b) A state school
(c) A reform school
(d) A boarding school

3. What is Malcolm's hairstyle called?
(a) A crackerjack
(b) A straight back and sides
(c) A conk
(d) An afro

4. What is the title of this first chapter?
(a) Mother
(b) Hate
(c) Security
(d) Nightmare

5. Where does Malcolm's sister live?
(a) Denver
(b) Michigan
(c) Boston
(d) New York

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Malcolm say black men are trying to look like with their conk hairstyles?

2. What role does Malcolm hold at school?

3. What area of the city does Malcolm claim he prefers?

4. In what state does Malcolm's family settle?

5. Where does Malcolm's father want black people to go?

(see the answer key)

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