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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year does this chapter open?

2. To what woman does Malcolm propose?

3. What does Malcolm say God removed from the white Muslims?

4. What is the name of Elijah's son?

5. What happens to Reginald after he is rejected from the Nation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why did the slaves have their names changed upon arriving in America? What effect did it have on their families' identities?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss whether you think this statement is true or false: "Malcolm X uses the autobiography to market his image rather than his ideas." Use two examples from the book to support your argument.

Essay Topic 3

What is Islam? How are its teachings different from Christianity? Why did Malcolm identify so much with Islam? Why do the teachings of Islam and the teachings of Christianity seem to clash? Is it just to do with religion?

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