Spark Notes
The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Malcolm X Alex Haley
For this online interactive literature learning exercise, students respond to 7 short answer and essay questions about The Autobiography of Malcolm X. Students may check some of their answers online.
Curated OER
The Autobiography of Malcolm X: Quiz
In this The Autobiography of Malcolm X worksheet, learners determine the answers to a series of questions pertaining to the life of Malcolm X as presented in the work by Malcolm X and Alex Haley.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: "Autobiography of Malcolm X" Teacher Guide
This guide is full of teaching ideas, activities and includes some discussion and comprehension questions.
African American Literature Book Club
African American Literature Book Club: Alex Haley
This site provides a concise biography of Haley, the video [12:28] "Alex Haley Interview Roots (Merv Griffin Show 1977)" and links to six of his books.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Alex Haley
This website contains a essay on Alex Haley's life and works, including background information on the novel "Roots" and critical reactions to it.
Black Past
Black Past: Haley, Alex
This is an encyclopedia entry about Alex Haley, an African-American author whose most well-known work was Roots. There is a link to the website for the Alex Haley Foundation.
Black Past
Black Past: Haley, Alex
This is an encyclopedia entry about Alex Haley, an African-American author whose most well-known work was Roots. There is a link to the website for the Alex Haley Foundation.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: The Tech: Article on Alex Haley
This Washington Post article from The Tech on Alex Haley offers a personal glimpse into Haley's life as a writer and how his writing connected him to his family.