- 1. The Dead Are Arising by Les Payne is a compelling and meticulously researched biography that delves into the life and legacy of Malcolm X, one of the most influential and polarizing figures in American history. Through extensive interviews, previously undisclosed documents, and a wealth of historical context, Payne crafts a narrative that not only chronicles Malcolm’s transformation from a street hustler in Boston to a powerful voice for civil rights but also contextualizes his struggles against systemic racism and personal turmoil. This deeply engaging work explores not just the public persona of Malcolm X but also his complex relationships with family, friends, and rivals, revealing the man behind the iconic figure. Les Payne’s dedication to unveiling the truths surrounding Malcolm X’s life and untimely death offers readers a profound understanding of the social and political climate of the era, making The Dead Are Arising an essential contribution to both biographical literature and the ongoing dialogue about race and justice in America.
Who is the author of 'The Dead Are Arising'?
A) Manning Marable
B) Alex Haley
C) Malcolm X
D) Les Payne
- 2. What is the primary subject of 'The Dead Are Arising'?
A) Malcolm X
B) Marcus Garvey
C) Martin Luther King Jr.
D) Muhammad Ali
- 3. Who completed the book after Les Payne's death?
A) Jill Payne
B) Tamara Payne
C) Cornel West
D) Michael Eric Dyson
- 4. What was Malcolm X's birth name?
A) El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz
B) Michael Little
C) Malcolm Little
D) Omowale
- 5. Where was Malcolm X born?
A) Detroit, Michigan
B) Chicago, Illinois
C) New York City, New York
D) Omaha, Nebraska
- 6. What organization did Malcolm X lead as a minister?
A) NAACP
B) Black Panther Party
C) Southern Christian Leadership Conference
D) Nation of Islam
- 7. What was the name of Malcolm X's father?
A) Robert Little
B) Charles Little
C) Earl Little
D) James Little
- 8. How did Malcolm X's father die?
A) Car accident
B) Illness
C) Streetcar accident
D) Gunshot
- 9. Where was Malcolm X assassinated?
A) Hotel Theresa
B) Harlem Mosque
C) Apollo Theater
D) Audubon Ballroom
- 10. In what year was Malcolm X assassinated?
A) 1963
B) 1968
C) 1964
D) 1965
- 11. What was the name of Malcolm X's wife?
A) Assata Shakur
B) Coretta Scott King
C) Myrlie Evers
D) Betty Shabazz
- 12. How many daughters did Malcolm X have?
A) Three
B) Five
C) Four
D) Six
- 13. Who was Malcolm X's mentor in the Nation of Islam?
A) Louis Farrakhan
B) Elijah Muhammad
C) Minister John Ali
D) Wallace D. Muhammad
- 14. What was the name of Malcolm X's autobiography?
A) Message to the Grassroots
B) By Any Means Necessary
C) The Autobiography of Malcolm X
D) Malcolm X Speaks
- 15. Who co-wrote Malcolm X's autobiography?
A) Alex Haley
B) James Baldwin
C) Richard Wright
D) Ralph Ellison
- 16. What organization did Malcolm X found after leaving Nation of Islam?
A) Black Panther Party
B) African National Congress
C) Organization of Afro-American Unity
D) Universal Negro Improvement Association
- 17. Where did Malcolm X perform Hajj?
A) Medina
B) Cairo
C) Mecca
D) Jerusalem
- 18. Which famous boxer converted to Islam through Malcolm X?
A) Muhammad Ali
B) Floyd Patterson
C) Sonny Liston
D) Joe Frazier
- 19. What newspaper did Malcolm X write for?
A) Jet Magazine
B) Muhammad Speaks
C) The Crisis
D) The Black Panther
- 20. How old was Malcolm X when his father died?
A) Eight years old
B) Ten years old
C) Six years old
D) Thirteen years old
- 21. What was Malcolm X's mother's name?
A) Marie Little
B) Louise Little
C) Clara Little
D) Sarah Little
- 22. What famous phrase is associated with Malcolm X?
A) Power to the people
B) I have a dream
C) By any means necessary
D) Black power
- 23. What was Les Payne's primary profession?
A) Journalist
B) Historian
C) Professor
D) Politician
- 24. Which newspaper did Les Payne work for?
A) Chicago Tribune
B) New York Times
C) Newsday
D) Washington Post
- 25. What was Malcolm X's Islamic name after his hajj?
A) Malik X
B) Malik al-Islam
C) Malik Shabazz
D) El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz
- 26. How old was Malcolm X when he was assassinated?
A) 48
B) 39
C) 45
D) 42
- 27. What year was 'The Dead Are Arising' published?
A) 2021
B) 2018
C) 2019
D) 2020
- 28. What aspect of Malcolm X's life does Payne's biography particularly emphasize?
A) His relationship with Elijah Muhammad
B) His early life and transformation
C) His international travels only
D) His assassination details
- 29. Which prison did Malcolm X become radicalized in?
A) Sing Sing
B) Norfolk Prison
C) Alcatraz
D) Attica
- 30. What was Malcolm X's title in the Nation of Islam?
A) Senior Minister
B) Head Minister
C) National Minister
D) Chief Minister
- 31. Where did Malcolm X deliver his 'The Ballot or the Bullet' speech?
A) Detroit, Michigan
B) Cleveland, Ohio
C) Harlem, New York
D) Chicago, Illinois
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