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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Showdown for Nonviolence | Our Struggle.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the battle for freedom and for justice, Dr. King reminds followers to be ____________ and disciplined.
(a) Dignified.
(b) Strong.
(c) Smart.
(d) Quiet.

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

3. What is NOT one of the things that Dr. King endured during his time in the Civil Rights movement?
(a) Home bombing.
(b) Poisoning.
(c) Near fatal stabbing.
(d) Jailing.

4. Dr. King recommends to not attempt to defeat, humiliate, or pay back __________ in the fight for rights.
(a) Money.
(b) Sarcasm.
(c) Injustices.
(d) Taxes.

5. When the African American population gained the right to vote, how many people were able to affect the shape of Congress?
(a) Four million.
(b) Three million.
(c) Eight million.
(d) Two million.

Short Answer Questions

1. Nonviolence arouses a sense of ________ and builds reconciliation and redemption within a society.

2. Who did Dr. King think was goading some of the African Americans into committing acts of violence?

3. What kind of segregation was India facing in its own country, that Gandhi felt compelled to address?

4. Dr. King fought against the stories that African Americans sought to achieve freedom through the use of __________.

5. The Montgomery _________ surprised many African Americans when it happened, helping to encourage more.

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