Malcolm X Movie Worksheet

Front

At the beginning of the movie, what is the main reason for Malcolm to go to the barber shop?

Back

to get his hair straightened

Front

Who “conks” Malcolm’s hair?

Back

his friend, Shorty

Front

The movie shows Malcolm and Shorty having fun ---.

Back

dancing, playing “cops and robbers” in the park, strutting in their fancy suits.

Front

Before going to prison, Malcolm works ---.

Back

all of the above

Front

Malcolm works as a numbers runner in ______, a black neighborhood of New York City.

Back

Harlem

Front

When Malcolm’s mother was pregnant with him, where did the family live?

Back

Omaha, Nebraska

Front

What did Malcolm X say he wanted to be when he grew up?

Back

lawyer

Front

Who told Malcolm blacks couldn’t be lawyers?

Back

his teacher

Front

What job did Malcolm’s teacher suggest he do instead? Options: railroad waiter, train engineer, plumber, carpenter

Back

carpenter

Front

What sort of job did Malcolm’s father have?

Back

preacher