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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do people think Malcolm is much older than he is?
(a) He is intelligent
(b) He is tall
(c) He is always with women
(d) He is street wise

2. Who runs the detention home to which Malcolm is sent?
(a) The Gohannas
(b) The Langsings
(c) The Swerlins
(d) The Frommels

3. What does Malcolm say he learned about through his travel through the city?
(a) The social status of African Americans
(b) The importance of money
(c) The seedy side of life
(d) How to get what he wants

4. How long does Malcolm spend looking around the city?
(a) A month
(b) Two months
(c) Two weeks
(d) Three weeks

5. Who arranges for official custody of Malcolm at the end of this chapter?
(a) The Swerlings
(b) His mother
(c) His grandparents
(d) His sister

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes to visit Malcolm in this chapter?

2. What does Malcolm say he learns from the black community in Boston?

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

4. Where is Malcolm's mother homeland?

5. In what sport does Malcolm excel at school?

(see the answer key)

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