Learning to Read

What sparked Malcolm X’s desire to “learn to read”?

• He wanted his letters and conversation to be more articulate

• He wanted to impress Elijah Muhammed.

• He wanted to be more active in Civil Rights.

• He wanted Bimbi to think he was smart.

In paragraph 15, Malcolm X suggests that reading

• made him feel smarter than college students

• gave him a status symbol so that he could be successful

• gave him a new perspective on many things in his life and surroundings

• made him more sensitive to others

According to the excerpt, Malcolm X began using a dictionary to ....

• acquire new vocabulary and improve his writing.

• impress his relatives and keep himself busy.

• improve his conversations with his friends.

• assist him in understanding legal documents.

Analyzing the impact of literacy on Malcolm X's life: How did learning to read and write impact Malcolm X's understanding of the world around him?

• It made him more accepting of societal norms

• It had no impact on his understanding of the world

• It made him less aware of injustices

• It allowed him to critically analyze and question the societal norms and injustices he experienced.

Analyzing the impact of literacy on Malcolm X's life: In what ways did literacy empower Malcolm X to become a prominent civil rights leader?

• Becoming literate caused Malcolm X to lose interest in social justice issues

• Malcolm X's literacy led to him becoming a prominent athlete instead of a civil rights leader

• Literacy made Malcolm X more isolated and unable to connect with others

• Literacy empowered Malcolm X to educate himself, articulate his thoughts, and communicate effectively with others, ultimately helping him become a prominent civil rights leader.

Identifying key events in Malcolm X's journey to literacy: How did Malcolm X's encounter with the Nation of Islam contribute to his commitment to education?

• It introduced him to the teachings of Elijah Muhammad, which emphasized the importance of self-education and knowledge.

• It caused him to join a group that discouraged literacy

• It led him to abandon the idea of education altogether

• It made him believe that education was only for the elite

What does the act of learning to read symbolize in the poem?

• Personal growth

• Social status

• Freedom and empowerment

• Economic success

How does the poem "Learning to Read" reflect the history of its time?

• By highlighting technological advancements

• By showcasing the struggle for literacy among African Americans

• By describing the industrial revolution

• By focusing on the exploration of new lands

What is the main topic of "Learning to Read" by Francis Ellen Watkins Harper?

• The importance of education

• The struggle for freedom

• The beauty of nature

• The power of friendship

Who is the author of "Learning to Read"?

• Maya Angelou

• Langston Hughes

• Francis Ellen Watkins Harper

• Zora Neale Hurston