Malcolm X's Journey of Self-Education

The video explores Malcolm X's life, focusing on his self-education journey in prison. Initially a street hustler, Malcolm X transformed himself through reading and writing, becoming a powerful civil rights leader. His prison studies, particularly his methodical approach to learning vocabulary and improving penmanship, were pivotal. Reading opened new worlds for him, leading to a deep understanding of history and race, and ultimately changing his life's course.

What is the main focus of the study this week?

• The teachings of Elijah Muhammad

• The history of the Civil Rights Movement

• The autobiography of Malcolm X

• The life of Martin Luther King Jr.

What was Malcolm X's original name?

• Malcolm Little

• Malcolm Johnson

• Malcolm Smith

• Malcolm Brown

What led Malcolm X to start his self-education?

• His interest in history

• His desire to become a lawyer

• His need to pass time in prison

• His frustration with writing letters

How did Malcolm X begin his self-education?

• By listening to lectures

• By attending classes in prison

• By reading novels

• By copying the dictionary

What did Malcolm X realize about the dictionary?

• It was too difficult to understand

• It was like a miniature encyclopedia

• It was not helpful for learning

• It was missing many words

What resources were available at the Norfork prison library?

• Only fiction novels

• Only religious texts

• A wide variety of books on general subjects

• Only history books

How did reading about history impact Malcolm X?

• It shocked him and became a favorite subject

• It had no significant impact

• It confused him about his beliefs

• It made him lose interest in reading

What did Malcolm X consider his 'alma mater'?

• The Nation of Islam

• Books

• Harvard University

• The streets