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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. What color hair does Sophia have?
(a) Blonde
(b) Black
(c) Brown
(d) Red

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

3. What does Malcolm know will happen if he continues in illegal activity?
(a) He would go straight
(b) He would be rich
(c) He would be killed
(d) He would feared

4. What does Malcolm take to stop feeling nervous whilse robbing people's houses?
(a) Beta blockers
(b) Lauging gas
(c) Narcotics
(d) Alcohol

5. Where does Malcolm's father want black people to go?
(a) Africa
(b) Canada
(c) Siberia
(d) Saudi Arabia

Short Answer Questions

1. How many words does Malcolm claim are part of his vocabulary before he starts reading?

2. Why do the prisoners call Malcolm Satan?

3. What does Malcolm's mother attempt to get in order to support her children?

4. What is the title of this first chapter?

5. Who comes to visit Malcolm in this chapter?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what Malcolm calls the turning point in his life.

2. Describe Malcolm's visit home in Chapter 5.

3. Why is Malcolm given the nickname Satan?

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

5. What are Malcolm's arguments in terms of racism?

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

7. What does Alex Haley write in this chapter,written after Malcolm's death?

8. In what way does Malcolm appreciate his difficult upbringing?

9. What happens when Archie and Malcolm finally encounter each other?

10. Describe West Indian Archie.

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