"Hair" by Malcolm X

According to the text, how does Shorty demonstrate support for the narrator?

• By mocking his decisions

• By offering guidance and assistance

• By expressing envy and jealousy

• By ignoring his concerns

Which emotions does Shorty exhibit towards the narrator in the text?

• Envy and jealousy

• Indifference and apathy

• Anger and frustration

• Compassion and understanding

Based on Shorty's words, which choice implies a tone of concern and warmth towards the narrator?

• "Why are you doing this to yourself?"

• "I can't believe you're going through with it."

• "You look great, man."

• "You're making a big mistake."

How does the narrator initially feel about his conk hairstyle?

• Proud

• Ashamed

•  Indifferent

• Curious

Which experience is NOT described by the narrator during the conking process?

• Feeling a burning sensation

• Listening to jazz music

• Smelling a foul odor

• Admiring his reflection in the mirror

In the text, despite his reservations, the narrator at the end...

• Regrets his decision

• Embraces his new hairstyle

• Conceals his true feelings

• Rejects societal norms

By the end of the selection, what can be inferred about the writer's attitude towards his conk?

• Regretful and remorseful

• Liberated and empowered

• Conflicted and uncertain

• Compliant to peer pressure

What best describes the tone shift in "Hair" by Malcolm X?

• Joyful to melancholic

• Sarcastic to sincere

• Defiant to introspective

• Humorous to serious

Which theme is most prominent in "Hair" by Malcolm X?

• Self-acceptance and identity

• Social conformity and obedience

• Racial discrimination and inequality

• Family relationships and loyalty

In "Hair" by Malcolm X, what is the meaning of the word "conk" as used in the text?

• A type of hairstyle

• A musical instrument

• A type of food

• A form of transportation