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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Malcolm accuse Paul of wanting when he tries to fix him up with a girl?
(a) he wants to get revenge on the girl for jilting him.
(b) he wants Malcolm to get into trouble.
(c) he wants the girl to scream rape and send Malcolm to jail.
(d) if she puts out for Malcolm, she'll have to put out for Paul.

2. How does Louise respond when she is called a half-white bitch by Klan members?
(a) that she might be their daughter or sister.
(b) that she is proof blacks and whites can get along.
(c) that she is more whte than they are.
(d) that she is proud of her black culture.

3. Why does Malcolm put a gun to his head and pull the trigger?
(a) to put on a show for his friends.
(b) to scare people into doing his will.
(c) to attempt suicide.
(d) to show he is not afraid to die.

4. Why does Malcolm make fun of the deacon?
(a) he says he's in banking because he opens doors for customers.
(b) he says he is in banking because he shines shoes there.
(c) he says he is in banking because he mops the floors.
(d) he says he is in banking because he has a bank account.

5. Why does the insurance company not pay up on Earl's life insurance?
(a) they say he missed the last payment.
(b) they say he committed suicide
(c) they say his policy was lost.
(d) they say his policy excludes accidents.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Earl have to walk home that night?

2. What happens to Earl Little?

3. What does Earl say will be the outcome of their moving out of town?

4. As the screenplay opens, where is Malcolm scheduled to speak that evening?

5. Why does Louise lose her job cooking for a white family?

(see the answer key)

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