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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sammy die?

2. Who does Malcolm think that the Asian man is in his dream?

3. What does Malcolm tell Muhammad he is discontented with about the Nation of Islam?

4. In what year does this chapter open?

5. With what does Malcolm replace his surname?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Look at black masculinity. Does the oppression of Malcolm's black male identity contribute to his criminal activities? In what ways can the expression of masculine identity be a positive thing and in what ways can it be negative? What do you think it means to be black and male today?

Essay Topic 2

Haley was also an African American whose family suffered slavery and racism. Adhering to the rule that writers should always write about what they know, do you think it is obvious that Haley knows his subject? What difference do you think it makes to the story? Are there any moments where you think Haley does not portray a person or setting so well? What effect does it have on the story?

Essay Topic 3

What is Islam? How are its teachings different from Christianity? Why did Malcolm identify so much with Islam? Why do the teachings of Islam and the teachings of Christianity seem to clash? Is it just to do with religion?

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