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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which Boston friend continues to visit Malcolm in New York?
(a) Laura
(b) Ella
(c) Sophia
(d) Shorty

2. What does Malcolm notice about the white men he escorts into Harlem?
(a) They are ugly
(b) They are influential members of society
(c) They are always high
(d) They are poor

3. What is the name of the man Malcolm befriends in this chapter?
(a) Michael
(b) Shorty
(c) Zoopa
(d) Shelly

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

5. How old is Malcolm when he is sentenced for robbery?
(a) 25
(b) 28
(c) 21
(d) 23

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes to visit Malcolm in this chapter?

2. What do Sophia and her sister pretend to be to get tours?

3. Who approaches Malcolm while he is watching Billie Holliday?

4. In what sport does Malcolm excel at school?

5. What job does Shorty find for Malcolm?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Malcolm disappointed in the media's coverage of the Nation of Islam?

2. Describe Laura.

3. Why does Malcolm think hustling is preferable to a normal, straight life?

4. How does Malcolm react to the idea he could be assassinated?

5. Describe Malcolm's reunion with Archie.

6. Why doe Malcolm initially think that it is a good idea to give up cigarettes in prison?

7. Briefly describe the history of Harlem outlined in this chapter.

8. What does Malcolm do when detectives began trailing him?

9. How does Malcolm deal with the rumors that Muhammad has been engaging in immoral activity?

10. How does Malcolm get started on narcotics?

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