What kind of criminal activity was Malcolm Little involved in? • What was the catalyst for Malcolm Little becoming Malcolm X? • How does Malcolm end up in prison? For how long? • How does Malcolm pass the time while in prison? Who influences him while he is in there? • Who visits Malcolm and in turn influences his decision to join the Nation of Islam? • What ideas did the Nation of Islam embrace? PART III: SATAN (SELF –DEFEATIST) TO MALCOM X (SELF- EDUCATED RELIGIOUS LEADER) • When did Malcolm change his last name? Why did he choose to do this? • Why do you think the Nation of Islam was so appealing to Malcolm? • Who was the leader of the Nation of Islam? What influence did Malcolm have on the Nation of Islam?