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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Malcolm's argument against the Civil Rights movement
(a) Islam is the black religion
(b) They need to strive for their own identity
(c) They have to knock things down. not tap on them
(d) Racism is a human issue, not a civil rights issue.

2. Which character in this chapter wants to kill Malcolm?
(a) Archie
(b) Sophia
(c) Sammy
(d) Shorty

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

4. What is Malcolm's father's job?
(a) A Baptist preacher
(b) A shoe shiner
(c) A lawyer
(d) A chauffer

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Malcolm say is the equivalent of money in prison?

2. What does Malcolm use to travel for free?

3. What does Malcolm carry to protect himself?

4. Which musician does Malcolm see in this chapter?

5. Why did Malcolm get fired from his job on the railway?

(see the answer key)

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