Malcolm X Final Exam
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This exam will require you to use some ideas you have learned from the book, independent
research, and most importantly the ability to think.
1. What is Pan-Africanism?
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2. Make a list of five Pan-Africanists?
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3. Give evidence of Malcolm X being a Pan-Africanist?
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4. What is COINTELPRO?
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5. How did COINTELPRO play a role in the death of Fred Hampton?
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6. Based off of your knowledge of COINTELPRO and the death of Fred Hampton, what do you
think the role of COINTELPRO was in the death of Malcolm X? Defend your response.
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7. Describe Malcolm’s evolution from Malcolm Little to Detroit Red to Satan to Minister
Malcolm X to El Hajj El Malik El Shabazz? What was he like at each stage? At what stage
does he embrace Pan-Africanism? Defend your response. (This response should be AT
LEAST 3 paragraphs)
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8. Attach a three paragraph essay on Alex Haley.
9. Pick ten songs that best describe the life of Malcolm X. Why did you choose these songs?
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10. How has your understanding of America changed from when you started reading The
Autobiography to now that you have finished reading?
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