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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What used to attract white people to Harlem?
(a) The houses
(b) A circus show
(c) The music scene
(d) The restaurants

2. How many pages of a dictionary does Malcolm copy per day?
(a) Seven
(b) Six
(c) One
(d) Two

3. For how many years is Malcolm jailed?
(a) 8-10 years
(b) 10-15 years
(c) 20 years
(d) 16 years

4. How many words does Malcolm claim are part of his vocabulary before he starts reading?
(a) 350 words
(b) 50 words
(c) 200 words
(d) 500 words

5. What does Malcolm have to do for the madam?
(a) Deal drugs to the customers
(b) Clean the rooms
(c) Take white men into Harlem
(d) Stand by the door

Short Answer Questions

1. What nickname is Malcolm given in prison?

2. What does the Nation accuse Malcolm of doing?

3. What area of the city does Malcolm claim he prefers?

4. Which character in this chapter wants to kill Malcolm?

5. What does Malcolm pretend to be to get out of serving in the army?

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