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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Laura's comment after Malcolm says that black people don't have to suffer like they do?
(a) that he is buying a lie.
(b) that he comes from Mars.
(c) that he sounds like her grandmother.
(d) that he is crazy as a loon.

2. 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.

3. What job does Shorty teach Malcolm how to perform?
(a) men's room attendant at the Roseland Ballroom.
(b) becoming a pimp.
(c) as a porter at the train station.
(d) selling daily newspapers.

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

5. What is the metaphor of the wolves, rats, and swine in Luther's recounting of his brother's murder?
(a) a sign from a black God.
(b) the white people who killed him.
(c) the conflict of society.
(d) the uncleaness of his brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is it West Indian Archie cannot remember when Malcolm goes for a visit?

2. What is the symbolism of the new glasses and a pawnshop watch lying on a towel?

3. Why do the men in the license plate shop cheer Luther?

4. How does Malcolm introduce himself at the police station?

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

(see the answer key)

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