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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Chapters 5 - 6).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 3, Brooks argues that sin is communal, but error is which of the following?
(a) Unnecessary.
(b) Individual.
(c) Preventable.
(d) Heroic.

2. Where was Frances Perkins born?
(a) New York City.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Boston.
(d) Los Angeles.

3. What did Dwight Eisenhower say freedom as been defined as in his 1957 State of the Union Address?
(a) An open road.
(b) The opportunity for self-discipline.
(c) Nothing left to lose.
(d) The opportunity for heroism.

4. In Chapter 3, what word does Brooks argue has lost its power and intensity?
(a) Hate.
(b) Sin.
(c) Love.
(d) Knowledge.

5. In Chapter 3, Eisenhower is quoted as saying he tried to remember to rely on planning, but to also do which of the following?
(a) Follow the commands of your superiors.
(b) Always have the best people around you.
(c) Have at least three Plan Bs.
(d) Never trust plans.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Marshall's wife when she died?

2. What pacifist organization did Rustin join after moving to Harlem?

3. What disgusted Marshall about President Roosevelt's reaction to his news that plans for the North African invasion during WWII was ready?

4. What newspaper did Day found?

5. What led to Rustin's public disgrace?

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