Malcolm X - My First Conk

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

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

What is Malcolm's tone at the end of the selection?

• Angry

• Proud

• Regretful

• Indifferent

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

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

What does Malcolm say is the most important word or phrase in his story?

• Congolene

• Self-degradation

• Conk

• Inferior

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

What does Shorty use to wash out the congolene from Malcolm's hair?

• Water and soap

• Vinegar and baking soda

• Lemon juice and salt

• Milk and honey

What does Malcolm say is the transformation after getting his first conk?

• Unnoticeable

• Staggering

• Disappointing

• Stunning

What does Malcolm say is the result of enduring all the pain to have his hair look like a white man's?

• Rebellion

• Self-degradation

• Self-respect

• Confidence