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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 has a bank account.
(d) he says he is in banking because he mops the floors.

2. Where is Malcolm walking with two pairs of shoes tied and thrown over his shoulder?
(a) on a basketball court.
(b) on the railroad tracks.
(c) on the beach with Laura.
(d) on the way to school.

3. In a flashback, what does Louise say to Earl about a rabbit?
(a) I don't know how to cook a rabbit.
(b) we only raised rabbits to sell to white folks.
(c) we are all tired of eating rabbit.
(d) nobody eats rabbits anymore.

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

5. Why does Malcolm think they might make him class president at school?
(a) most of the students think he is white.
(b) he has the best grades and he is popular.
(c) no one else is running against him.
(d) he has a gang who will threaten those who don't vote for him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What city had Laura never heard of?

2. What happens to Earl Little?

3. What does Malcolm accuse Paul of wanting when he tries to fix him up with a girl?

4. What does Archie say about writing down numbers?

5. Who is Sophia?

(see the answer key)

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