Chapter One
Where were Malcolm's parents from ?
Reynolds and Jamaican
What was the outcome of Malcolm's boxing matches with Bill Peterson ?
Bill Peterson won both boxing matches
What does Ella want Malcolm to do when he arrives in Boston?
Ella wants Malcolm to get to know the city by walking around
How does Ella feel when Malcolm quits his shoe shining job
Ella is glad!
"I stayed there , sitting like a bigger fool, with my back to the door"(X,86)
Simile
Why did Malcolm think that his father favored him over his other children ?
He was his father's lightest child.
Where did Malcolm work after school ?
local restaurant, washing dishes
What was Malcolm first job in Boston?
Shining shoes!
Where do Malcolm and Laura go on there first date ?
A dance!
"intuition told me to get rid of my gun" (X,134)
Personification
How do Malcolm feel about his sister Ella ?
strong, independent
What did Malcolm think was unique about Ella ?
Ella was the first proud black woman he ever seen ?
What is conk?
A hair style!!
How does shorty feel about Sophia
He likes Sophia a lot !
" The white man is the devil" (X,181)
Metaphor
How many siblings do Malcolm have ?
10
Why was Malcolm expelled from school ?
Malcolm placed a thumbtack on his teacher chair .
Who was crispus attucks?
The first African patriot to be killed by the British
What is shorty career goals ?
Shorty wanted to start his own musical group and perform around Boston!
With whom does Malcolm live in Lansing?
The Swerlins!
Where did Reverend Little keep his pistol ?
Reverend Little's pistol was hidden, kept sewn in a pillow?
Where did Malcolm go to listen to music when he vised Boston ?
Malcolm went to the Rose land State Ballroom in Boston to listen to music .
What is the first item that malcolm buys on credit
A zoot suit
How does Ella feel about Sophia?
Ella hates Sophia!
What personal qualities led to Malcolm X becoming a successful reader and learner?
Self determination