Malcolm x's attitude towards the dictionary could best be described as
a) apathetic
b) awestruck
c) disinterested
o d) dumbfounded

The correct options could be either  awestruck or  dumbfounded.

Explanation:

Malcolm X, one of the most powerful leaders of black America, was convicted of robbery in 1946, reason why he spent seven years in prison, where he educated himself. He even claimed that he spent two days turning over the dictionary’s pages since he had no idea that existed that many words, making him realize how many words he needed to learn.  

Bearing the above in mind, it could be said that Malcolm X's attitude towards the dictionary could best be described as not only awestruck but also dumbfounded.

the anecdote makes readers feel sorry for the man’s lack of heritage, then reminds readers that the man has an equally valuable heritage.

this quote could be referring to the death penalty. it's questioning the morality of sentencing murderers to death as a punishment, because it seems hypocritical. this quote seems to be arguing for non-lethal punishment for killers.