Malcolm x autobiography chapter questions

Here is a set of 40 questions based on The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Malcolm X and Alex Haley, covering chapters 1-19. Each question is immediately followed by its answer.

Chapter 1: Nightmare

1. What organization targeted Malcolm's family in Omaha, Nebraska?

   • The Ku Klux Klan and later the Black Legion.

2. What happened to Earl Little, Malcolm's father?

   • He was allegedly killed by white supremacists who staged his death as a streetcar accident.

Chapter 2: Mascot

1. Why did Malcolm’s teacher discourage him from becoming a lawyer?

   • The teacher said it was "not a realistic goal for a Negro."

2. Who did Malcolm move in with after leaving Mason, Michigan?

   • His half-sister, Ella, in Boston.

Chapter 3: Homeboy

1. What job did Malcolm take up in Boston to immerse himself in the nightlife?

   • He shined shoes at a dance hall.

2. What nickname did Malcolm earn during his time in Boston?