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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What discouraging thing does Mr. Ostrovski do to Malcolm?
(a) he tells him he cannot be Class President.
(b) he tells him he cannot become a lawyer.
(c) he reminds Malcolm that he is a black boy.
(d) he reports everything to the police.

2. As a youth, what are Malcolm and Laura doing that gets the crowd roaring?
(a) singing.
(b) marching.
(c) dancing.
(d) debating.

3. What method does Baldwin use to show flashbacks to Malcolm's early life?
(a) images in the rearview mirror.
(b) images in the windows of building.
(c) images in Malcolm's sun glasses.
(d) images on the car windshield.

4. What rule does Mrs. Swerlin say she got from her father and that she lives by?
(a) not to listen to what people say about your friend.
(b) not to make friends with people others do not like.
(c) not to make friends with bad people.
(d) not to expect too much from your friends.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Malcolm says "That cat who says he's in utilities actually is in utilities ___________________________."

2. Who is Shorty referring to when he speaks about ofays?

3. What is Louise's feeling about being light skinned?

4. How does Malcolm get away with entering a bar in the Negro Section of Lansing?

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

(see the answer key)

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