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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Malcolm work after the shoeshine job?
(a) A race track
(b) A casino
(c) A clothes store
(d) A soda fountain

2. What kind of school did Malcolm have to attend while at the Gohannas?
(a) A state school
(b) A boarding school
(c) A private school
(d) A reform school

3. What does Malcolm do with his hair in this chapter?
(a) He straightens it
(b) He shaves it off
(c) He puts it into dreadlocks
(d) He perms it

4. What is the title of this first chapter?
(a) Security
(b) Hate
(c) Nightmare
(d) Mother

5. How many siblings does Malcolm X have?
(a) 3
(b) 4
(c) 7
(d) 6

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Malcolm blame for Laura's demise?

2. What is the name of the first family with whom Malcolm lives?

3. What does Malcolm say black men are trying to look like with their conk hairstyles?

4. Where does Malcolm's father want black people to go?

5. Why do people think Malcolm is much older than he is?

(see the answer key)

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