- 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) Les Payne
B) Alex Haley
C) Manning Marable
D) Malcolm X
- 2. What is the primary subject of 'The Dead Are Arising'?
A) Marcus Garvey
B) Muhammad Ali
C) Malcolm X
D) Martin Luther King Jr.
- 3. Who completed the book after Les Payne's death?
A) Tamara Payne
B) Michael Eric Dyson
C) Jill Payne
D) Cornel West
- 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) Omaha, Nebraska
C) New York City, New York
D) Chicago, Illinois
- 6. What organization did Malcolm X lead as a minister?
A) Southern Christian Leadership Conference
B) NAACP
C) Black Panther Party
D) Nation of Islam
- 7. What was the name of Malcolm X's father?
A) Robert Little
B) Earl Little
C) Charles Little
D) James Little
- 8. How did Malcolm X's father die?
A) Gunshot
B) Car accident
C) Illness
D) Streetcar accident
- 9. Where was Malcolm X assassinated?
A) Harlem Mosque
B) Audubon Ballroom
C) Hotel Theresa
D) Apollo Theater
- 10. In what year was Malcolm X assassinated?
A) 1968
B) 1964
C) 1965
D) 1963
- 11. What was the name of Malcolm X's wife?
A) Coretta Scott King
B) Assata Shakur
C) Myrlie Evers
D) Betty Shabazz
- 12. How many daughters did Malcolm X have?
A) Five
B) Three
C) Six
D) Four
- 13. Who was Malcolm X's mentor in the Nation of Islam?
A) Elijah Muhammad
B) Wallace D. Muhammad
C) Louis Farrakhan
D) Minister John Ali
- 14. What was the name of Malcolm X's autobiography?
A) The Autobiography of Malcolm X
B) Message to the Grassroots
C) By Any Means Necessary
D) Malcolm X Speaks
- 15. Who co-wrote Malcolm X's autobiography?
A) Richard Wright
B) James Baldwin
C) Ralph Ellison
D) Alex Haley
- 16. What organization did Malcolm X found after leaving Nation of Islam?
A) Organization of Afro-American Unity
B) Black Panther Party
C) Universal Negro Improvement Association
D) African National Congress
- 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) Floyd Patterson
B) Joe Frazier
C) Sonny Liston
D) Muhammad Ali
- 19. What newspaper did Malcolm X write for?
A) Jet Magazine
B) The Black Panther
C) The Crisis
D) Muhammad Speaks
- 20. How old was Malcolm X when his father died?
A) Ten years old
B) Thirteen years old
C) Eight years old
D) Six years old
- 21. What was Malcolm X's mother's name?
A) Marie Little
B) Clara Little
C) Louise Little
D) Sarah Little
- 22. What famous phrase is associated with Malcolm X?
A) By any means necessary
B) Power to the people
C) I have a dream
D) Black power
- 23. What was Les Payne's primary profession?
A) Politician
B) Professor
C) Historian
D) Journalist
- 24. Which newspaper did Les Payne work for?
A) Chicago Tribune
B) Washington Post
C) Newsday
D) New York Times
- 25. What was Malcolm X's Islamic name after his hajj?
A) Malik al-Islam
B) Malik X
C) Malik Shabazz
D) El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz
- 26. How old was Malcolm X when he was assassinated?
A) 39
B) 42
C) 48
D) 45
- 27. What year was 'The Dead Are Arising' published?
A) 2020
B) 2019
C) 2021
D) 2018
- 28. What aspect of Malcolm X's life does Payne's biography particularly emphasize?
A) His international travels only
B) His assassination details
C) His early life and transformation
D) His relationship with Elijah Muhammad
- 29. Which prison did Malcolm X become radicalized in?
A) Sing Sing
B) Alcatraz
C) Norfolk Prison
D) Attica
- 30. What was Malcolm X's title in the Nation of Islam?
A) Head Minister
B) Senior Minister
C) National Minister
D) Chief Minister
- 31. Where did Malcolm X deliver his 'The Ballot or the Bullet' speech?
A) Cleveland, Ohio
B) Detroit, Michigan
C) Harlem, New York
D) Chicago, Illinois
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