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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A rebirth of _____________ societies threatened to destroy both labor unions and the opportunity for African Americans to fully integrate.
(a) Neo-conservative.
(b) Left-wing.
(c) Progressive.
(d) Ultra-right wing.

2. ____________, Dr. King believed, would necessarily include an integration of power for all.
(a) Desegregation.
(b) Integration.
(c) A new leader.
(d) A black president.

3. Americans held onto the dream of all people having a right to _______, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
(a) Life.
(b) Power.
(c) Voting.
(d) Truth.

4. Dissenters and protesters need work toward the health of the _________ of America.
(a) Legal system.
(b) Government.
(c) Soul.
(d) Future.

5. The Vietnam War, Dr. King believed, took away effort and money from the war on ___________.
(a) Poverty.
(b) Leadership.
(c) Ghettos.
(d) Racism.

6. Weak __________ is the cause of racial prejudice, according to Dr. King's observations of the world.
(a) Thinking.
(b) Structure.
(c) Family bonds.
(d) Faith.

7. When Dr. King spoke out against the war in Vietnam, saying "A time comes when ___________ is betrayal."
(a) Peace.
(b) Violence.
(c) Silence.
(d) Dishonesty.

8. Dr. King believed there was a _________ need to overcome violence without using aggression and domination.
(a) Moral.
(b) Government.
(c) Peaceful.
(d) Truthful.

9. Achievement of creative _____________ must be continued in order to reach that dream that Dr. King shares.
(a) Protest.
(b) Understanding.
(c) Laws.
(d) Truths.

10. Dr. King addressed the basic human desire to find _______________ and importance in some way.
(a) Recognition.
(b) God.
(c) Truth.
(d) Support.

11. ____________ comes from the knowledge that people are interdependent across the world.
(a) Peace.
(b) Truth.
(c) Fairness.
(d) Racism.

12. Using the _________, Dr. King taught courage, love, overcoming fear, and the love of God as a means to grow and prepare for challenges.
(a) Pen.
(b) Radio.
(c) Pulpit.
(d) Television.

13. Malcolm X' s argument did not accept the action of a ________ that had resulted in change in the South.
(a) Truth.
(b) Force.
(c) Soul.
(d) Grace.

14. This horrible act of violence lead to a ___________ of the South and of the rest of the country.
(a) Assault.
(b) Campaign of violence.
(c) Protest.
(d) Transformation.

15. ___________ is positive and necessary as a call to develop political and economical goals.
(a) Truth for All.
(b) Now.
(c) Black Power.
(d) Democracy Now.

Short Answer Questions

1. The leaders in Alabama took pride in their opposition to the ________ and anti-segregation laws in 1963.

2. Dr. King addressed in his last conversation the confusion of ________, which was leading to a crisis in the nation.

3. The effort to gain freedom and justice meeting physical force with __________ force was of greater value, according to Dr. King.

4. How many little girls were killed at the bombing at the Sunday School?

5. Laws enacted without __________ provided changes and minimal reform with no real freedom - words are not supported by deeds.

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