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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Laura find out about Malcolm as they visit?
(a) that Malcolm is a Muslim minister.
(b) that Malcolm is running dope.
(c) that Malcolm is now married.
(d) that Malcolm is hiding from the law.

2. What does Miss Betty want to know about Malcolm to tell her class of young women?
(a) if he likes black women.
(b) if he is Muslim.
(c) if he has a job.
(d) if he is married.

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

4. Why does Lorraine think it is strange that Malcolm met her husband, Luther, in prison?
(a) she says he looks too clean cut.
(b) she says Luther did not usually make friends in prison.
(c) she says he doesn't look old enough.
(d) she says he looks like a preacher.

5. What does Shorty think Malcolm is doing with his religious talk?
(a) trying to prove he is insane.
(b) coming up with a new hustle.
(c) making fun of the white guards.
(d) finding something to occupy his time.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does the insurance company not pay up on Earl's life insurance?

3. Over what does Malcolm challenge the Sunday Bible Teacher?

4. What job does Shorty teach Malcolm how to perform?

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

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