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