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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Who Speaks for the South? | The Burning Truth in the South.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One of the many wonders of the boycott and the nonviolent actions was the joining of many local __________ communities.
(a) Religious.
(b) Neighborhood.
(c) Academic.
(d) Government.

2. Young African Americans felt trapped by the ___________ and slow court processes that kept segregation and discrimination in place.
(a) Meetings.
(b) Protests.
(c) News stories.
(d) Red tape.

3. What were some groups training as they didn't quite believe that nonviolence would be able to work?
(a) Bomb building.
(b) Language skills.
(c) Students.
(d) Militias.

4. The Montgomery _________ surprised many African Americans when it happened, helping to encourage more.
(a) Bombing.
(b) Speech.
(c) Boycott.
(d) Walk.

5. Discrimination, according to Dr. King, thrives on a belief of ________________, which led to segregation.
(a) Truth.
(b) Inferiority.
(c) Racial servitude.
(d) Honor.

Short Answer Questions

1. The whites of the __________ forgot they had developed a social caste system and culture, even believing the lie.

2. The millions of dollars being spent on the ____________ could easily pay to care for the needs of the poor.

3. The protesters believed their actions and this love was inspired by _____________ as he called upon men to love one another.

4. The personal experiences of Dr. King allowed him to develop a faith and a belief in the reality of a personal __________.

5. Dr. King believed the government was playing a game of Russian roulette with the _________ each summer.

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