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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 proud of her black culture.
(c) that she is proof blacks and whites can get along.
(d) that she is more whte than they are.

2. Malcolm says "That cat who says he's in utilities actually is in utilities ___________________________."
(a) when he goes in to pay his bill.
(b) when he ain't riding his bicycle for the gas company.
(c) when he reads the customers' meters
(d) when he runs an extension cord from his neighbor's house.

3. Why does Earl have to walk home that night?
(a) no taxi will pick him up.
(b) he misses the trolley.
(c) his car is out of gas.
(d) his congregation keeps him out late.

4. Who is Shorty referring to when he speaks about ofays?
(a) uppity black people.
(b) old folks.
(c) white people.
(d) office workers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the gathered crowd and the firemen all stand looking at the house burn down?

2. Who is the fair, young mulatto woman hanging out clothes?

3. What does Malcolm say when Laura says he is nice?

4. Who does Louise face one night at suppertime?

5. Where does Louise tell little Malcolm he was born?

(see the answer key)

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