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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, SNCC, the Kennedys, and the Freedom Rides, 1960-1961.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Crusade for Citizenship was focused on what?
(a) A civil rights bill.
(b) Voter registration.
(c) School desegregation.
(d) Bus desegregation.

2. In what state was the governor fighting integration of a high school?
(a) Oklahoma.
(b) Wisconsin.
(c) Vermont.
(d) Arkansas.

3. Why was the first meeting about the bus boycott somewhat disastrous?
(a) The bomb that was found.
(b) The small number of people who attended.
(c) The ego of the leaders.
(d) The police who showed up to arrest King.

4. King announced planned protests outside of what political event(s)?
(a) Presidential Inauguration.
(b) State dinner.
(c) Republican and Democratic Conventions.
(d) Presidential elections.

5. Which organization was formed to oversee the boycott and legal maneuvering?
(a) Savannah Civil Rights Campaign.
(b) Memphis Equality Association.
(c) Montgomery Improvement Association.
(d) Atlanta Race Initiative.

Short Answer Questions

1. King announced that the Crusade for Citizenship would hold how many rallies simultaneously?

2. What happened to King at a book signing in New York?

3. What SCLC program was to reach out more readily to the public?

4. King was stabbed while in which city?

5. Who was hired to oversee the Crusade for Citizenship rallies, but then let go because of rumors of his homosexuality and communist connections?

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