Malcolm X Quiz: Are You a True Fan or a Fake?

Updated: Mar 17, 2023

Malcolm X was an American Muslim minister and human rights activist who was a prominent figure during the civil rights movement.

Brush up on your Malcolm X skills with this tricky quiz! Featuring 17 questions on a variety of topics, this is not for the casual fan. Only true Malcolm X buffs will be able to answer them all correctly. Challenge yourself.

Malcolm X was an American Muslim minister and human rights activist who was a prominent figure during the civil rights movement.

Brush up on your Malcolm X skills with this tricky quiz! Featuring 17 questions on a variety of topics, this is not for the casual fan. Only true Malcolm X buffs will be able to answer them all correctly. Challenge yourself.

What is the city or country of Malcolm X's birth?

Omaha
Pinehurst
Birmingham
The Bronx

Malcolm X was born in Omaha, United States Of America.
Omaha is the largest city in the U.S. state of Nebraska and the county seat of Douglas County.

When was Malcolm X born?

May 19, 1925
Nov 16, 1958
Jan 1, 1897
Aug 11, 1921

What is Malcolm X's signature?

Which award did Malcolm X receive in 1966?

National Book Award
O. Henry Award
National Book Award For Fiction
Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards

Which image in this selection shows Malcolm X?

On what date did Malcolm X pass away?

Jun 23, 1997
Jun 3, 2016
Nov 21, 2014
Feb 21, 1965

On Feb 21, 1965, Malcolm X passed away at the age of 39.

Which is a pseudonym of Malcolm X?

Careu Kent
Malachi Shabazz
M. Charles
Don Grungio

A pseudonym of Malcolm X is Malachi Shabazz.

Which nation is Malcolm X a citizen of?

United States Of America
Israel
Norway
United Kingdom

Which of the following is married or has been married to Malcolm X?

Khadijah Farrakhan
Khalilah Ali
Betty Shabazz
Yolanda Williams

In 1958, Malcolm X and Betty Shabazz were married.
Betty Shabazz, also known as Betty X, was an American educator and civil rights advocate.

In which of the listed event did Malcolm X attend?

Charter 77
Gay Rights Movement
1960 Summer Olympics
Civil Rights Movement

Malcolm X participated in Civil Rights Movement.
The civil rights movement was a nonviolent social and political movement and campaign from 1954 to 1968 in the United States to abolish legalized institutional racial segregation, discrimination, and disenfranchisement throughout the United States.

Is it true that Malcolm X passed away in ?

False
True

What is Malcolm X's place of burial?

Tennessee
Cave Hill Cemetery
Mount Glenwood Memory Gardens (South)
Ferncliff Cemetery

Malcolm X was buried in Ferncliff Cemetery , GreenburghUnited States Of America. Ferncliff Cemetery and Mausoleum is located at 280 Secor Road in the hamlet of Hartsdale, town of Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York, United States, about 25 miles (40 km) north of Midtown Manhattan.

What is Malcolm X's native language?

English
Russian
American English
Hungarian

Islam is the religion or worldview of Malcolm X. True or false?

True
False

What was the manner of Malcolm X's passing?

Homicide
Natural Causes
Assisted Suicide
Accident

I'm curious about Malcolm X's most well-known professions. Could you tell me what they are?
(Select 2 answers)

Muslim Minister
Human Rights Defender
Activist
Writer

What caused Malcolm X's death?

Leukemia
Blunt Trauma
Ballistic Trauma
Myocardial Infarction

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