Malcolm X - My First Conk
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12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Shorty use to make the congolene for conking Malcolm's hair?
Sugar, salt, and flour
Milk, honey, and lemon juice
Baking soda, vinegar, and olive oil
Red Devil lye, two eggs, and two medium-sized white potatoes
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.3
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.3
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does Malcolm feel that conking his hair is a step toward self-degradation?
Because it is expensive
Because it makes his hair look 'white'
Because it causes him physical pain
Because he doesn't like the way it looks
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is Malcolm's tone at the end of the selection?
Angry
Proud
Regretful
Indifferent
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What would Malcolm say about the advice 'to thine own self be true'?
He would be confused by it
He would agree with it
He would disagree with it
He would find it irrelevant
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Malcolm say is the result of brainwashing that leads people to violate and mutilate their bodies?
They become more confident
They become more rebellious
They become self-degraded
They become more accepting
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.2.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Malcolm say is the most important word or phrase in his story?
Congolene
Self-degradation
Conk
Inferior
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.2.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Malcolm vow after getting his first conk?
To shave his head
To always have a conk
To never get a conk again
To grow his hair out naturally
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.7
CCSS.RL.7.3
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