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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who were the first people to settle in Harlem?
(a) The Africans
(b) The Dutch
(c) The Irish
(d) The Jews

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

3. Who does Malcolm impress by dating Sophia?
(a) Laura
(b) His mother
(c) His black male friends
(d) His sister

4. Who else was Malcolm working for in this chapter?
(a) A local hoodlum
(b) A local madam
(c) The police
(d) His sister

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Malcolm start selling in this chapter?

2. What does Malcolm have to do for the madam?

3. How long does Malcolm's mother spend in a mental institution?

4. What is the name of the West Indian introduced in this chapter?

5. What does Malcolm know will happen if he continues in illegal activity?

(see the answer key)

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