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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Malcolm see in his sister for the first time?
(a) A rich person
(b) Beauty
(c) A proud black woman
(d) Happiness

2. What does Malcolm say he learns from the black community in Boston?
(a) The power of jazz
(b) The power of money
(c) Self respect
(d) A new vocabulary

3. In what grade is Malcolm when he visits his sister for the first time?
(a) Fourth grade
(b) Seventh grade
(c) Third grade
(d) Eighth grade

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Malcolm inherit from his mother?

2. Who comes to visit Malcolm in this chapter?

3. What does Malcolm say he learned about through his travel through the city?

4. What happens to Malcolm and his siblings?

5. What is the name of the man Malcolm befriends in this chapter?

(see the answer key)

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