Hair, "The Autobiography of Malcolm X"

Shorty shows support for his friend through all of the following actions except-

• writing a list of ingredients needed for the conk
• providing a place to create the conk 
• offering tips and guidelines for a good conk 
• assembling an audience to supervise the creation of conk 

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following emotions does Shorty not show in the story? 

• concern that Malcolm might get burned 
• encouragement to withstand the burning as long as possible 
• anger over his cursing during the conk 
• appreciation for how he endures the pain 

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of Shorty's words imply a tone of concern and warmth for the narrator? 

• "Sit back down, then. "
• "Easy, man, easy!"
• "Never us a metal spoon."
• "You took it real good, homeboy."

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What word best describes Malcolm's attitude toward his conk  at the beginning of the piece? 

• hesitant
• proud
• resigned
• jubilant

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Which of the following is not an experience of the narrator while getting his conk? 

• anger that his friend is hurting  him 
• pain from the burning lye 
• anticipation for the end result 
• regret that he ever began the process

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

The narrator reveals that despite his misgivings, he 

• continued to get conks for many years 
• encouraged others to get conked 
• gave conks to his friends 
• also colored his hair red

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

By the end of the selection, we can infer from the writer's tone that he 

• has gained a romantic notion of what is beautiful 
• is angry with himself for having conked
• is proud of himself for enduring the conking process 
• is pleased with himself for no longer conking 

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CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What words does the writer use to indicate a change in tone at the end of the selection?

• grinning, sweating 
• ridiculous, stupid
• admiration, transformation
• limp, damp string 

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4