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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17: The Birmingham Campaign, Chapter 18: Letter from Birmingham Jail.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where in Washington did King deliver an address on 17 May 1957?
(a) Prayer Pilgrimage for Freedom.
(b) March for Freedom.
(c) Pilgrimage to Vote.
(d) Crusade for Citizenship.

2. Although he never endorsed him, King felt Kennedy would make the better President for what reason?
(a) His life's history showed he was the better man.
(b) He was surrounded by better people.
(c) He was consistent in his decisions.
(d) His record showed he was the better man.

3. King was initially exposed to what position of Dr. A.J. Muste that deeply moved but did not convince him?
(a) Muslim.
(b) Pacifist.
(c) Leninist.
(d) Jihad.

4. Which group, in conjunction with the SCLC, launched a protest following the election in Birmingham?
(a) The Alabama Christian Movement for Civil Liberties.
(b) The Alabama Christian Conference for Civil Rights.
(c) The Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights.
(d) The Alabama Christian Convention for Human Rights.

5. King was arrested and jailed on what date for speeding during the "Get Tough" campaign?
(a) 21 January 1956.
(b) 31 January 1956.
(c) 16 January 1956.
(d) 26 January 1956.

Short Answer Questions

1. King called the bus company manager the day the order arrived and requested service be resumed the next day, and got what response?

2. King spoke at the founding conference of what organization on 15 April 1960?

3. Who was the Governor of Arkansas when federal troops were called in to protect students at Central High School in Little Rock?

4. When did the bus desegregation order reached Montgomery?

5. When did King enter Boston University's School of Theology?

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