malcolm X

Why did Malcolm change his last name to X?

• because his old last name was too hard to pronounce

• he never explained to the public why he changed his name

• to represent the unknown names of his African ancestors

• because he did not want to go by his father's last name

Why does the author describe how Malcolm X's father died?

• It had an important effect on his views of racism.

• It convinced Malcolm to leave the Nation of Islam.

• It caused Malcolm to join the Nation of Islam.

• It led to Malcolm moving away from New York.

Based on the passage, the most important effect of Malcolm X's time in prison was

probably...

• that he was punished for his crime of stealing.

• that he realized that he had been bad.

• that he decided to fight racism when he got out.

• that he gave many important speeches there.

Read the sentences: "Malcolm was inspired by his father and by his own experiences. Malcolm's father was heavily involved in fighting racism."

The word inspired most nearly means

• coached in sports

• abandoned

• got in trouble

• given ideas by

This passage is mostly about...

• how Malcolm X got along with his foster parents.

• Malcolm X's life and how he became an activist.

• why Malcolm X left the Nation of Islam.

• the most important speeches given by Malcolm X.

Based on the passage, explain why Malcolm X was mourned by many people. Why were people sad that he died?