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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What thoughtless remark does Judge Merritt make about black people?
(a) that he wonders if they are people.
(b) that they only know how to have babies.
(c) that they are mostly criminals.
(d) that they live in shacks and drive clunker cars.

2. What does Laura say she needs from Malcolm?
(a) a place to stay.
(b) protection.
(c) a recommendation.
(d) subway fare.

3. What does Luther tell Malcolm before he leaves the prison?
(a) when you come out, come straight to me.
(b) write me a letter sometime.
(c) keep your nose clean.
(d) I'll get you a better lawyer.

4. Why does Malcolm think Shorty wants to set him up with a particular woman?
(a) he wants Malcolm to break in one of his whores.
(b) he wants Malcolm to find out if she is a virgin.
(c) if she puts out for Malcolm, Shorty will know she is cheating on him.
(d) because she thinks Malcolm is white.

5. what are some of the menial jobs Malcolm has?
(a) chopping wood and washing dishes.
(b) shining shoes and carrying luggage.
(c) delivering papers and cleaning stables.
(d) picking cotton and baling hay.

Short Answer Questions

1. What famous historical figure do Malcolm and Shorty talk about on Boston Commons?

2. What does Malcolm say Luther is the first to do in the prison?

3. What does Laura want instead of coffee?

4. Who is Laura's old man?

5. Why does Malcolm say he does not write to his mother in the asylum?

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