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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. Why were SNCC members upset with King?
(a) They felt he was getting too much credit for the sit-ins.
(b) They felt he was doing too much in the organization.
(c) He wanted to end the Freedom Rides.
(d) He tried to usurp the president of the group.

2. The SCLC teamed up with what organization to train students to teach citizenship schools?
(a) The Montgomery Voter Association.
(b) The American Cultural Club.
(c) The Baptist Civic Organization.
(d) The Highlander Folk School.

3. King was stabbed while in which city?
(a) New York.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Atlanta.
(d) Selma.

4. King was arrested when he tried to attend the trial of whose assailant?
(a) Rustin.
(b) Abernathy.
(c) His own.
(d) Lewis.

5. What organization removed King from office?
(a) SCLC.
(b) NAACP.
(c) National Baptist Convention.
(d) SNCC.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who took King's place as the president of MIA?

2. What happened on January 30, 1956?

3. What was one of the demands that MIA made of the city?

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

5. King announced planned protests outside of what political event(s)?

(see the answer key)

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