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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the weekly column that Malcolm wrote for African-American newspapers?

2. What magazine called Malcolm X "an unashamed demagogue"?

3. By what title did King's admirers frequently refer to him?

4. What religious affiliation was Martin Luther King, Jr. aligned with?

5. In front of which U.S. President did Martin Luther King, Jr. first speak about the "American Dream"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What were the problems associated with Du Bois' theory of "twoness"?

2. Where and when did Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X first meet?

3. To whom was Malcolm a speaker to the truth regarding black and white relations in America?

4. Why did King realize the problem with black's self-respect?

5. What meaning did the meeting between Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr. have on the black freedom movement?

6. According to Cone, what did the black middle class believe in?

7. Discuss Malcolm's youth.

8. Discuss Malcolm's time at school.

9. How did Cone show Martin Luther King, Sr.'s mindset on what a boy and a man were?

10. What were the issues that nationalists faced?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Although both Malcolm and King's lives ended long before they could see their "dreams" come true and "nightmares" end, both left behind a legacy that will be remembered by most Americans. How did both Malcolm and King make their marks on the elimination of racism in America?

Essay Topic 2

Although Cone stated that "Martin and Malcolm had no opportunity for dialogue about the black freedom movement," one could try to answer questions about their feelings for each other based upon the material presented in the book. Therefore, based upon the material presented in Cone's book, how do you think Malcolm and Martin felt about each other, the movement, and their efforts in the movement?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the different influences that religion had on both Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr. How did religion affect both men? What influence did their religious background have on their lives and their movements?

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