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