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

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 street wise
(d) He is always with women

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

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

4. Where is Malcolm's mother homeland?
(a) The West Indies
(b) Sudan
(c) Gambia
(d) Nigeria

5. What does Ella encourage Malcolm to do before he gets a job?
(a) Learn about religion
(b) Get an education
(c) Learn an instrument
(d) Explore the city

Short Answer Questions

1. How far is the detention home from Lansing?

2. In what sport does Malcolm excel at school?

3. What happens to Malcolm and his siblings?

4. Where does Ella find Malcolm a job at the beginning of the chapter?

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

(see the answer key)

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