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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Birmingham and the March on Washington, 1963.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did King speak with about the bombing, suggesting that a strong stand needed to be taken?
(a) The President.
(b) Stanley Levison.
(c) Malcolm X.
(d) The mayor of Selma.

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

3. What did Connor use on the protesters?
(a) Police dogs.
(b) Machine guns.
(c) Tear gas.
(d) Stun guns.

4. What did people blame King for?
(a) The failure of the Civil Rights Act.
(b) A lack of change in Albany.
(c) Being a communist.
(d) Stealing money from SNCC.

5. King was accused of what by the state of Alabama?
(a) A hit and run accident.
(b) Perjury for lying on a state tax return.
(c) Unlawful mob action.
(d) Stealing from the SCLC.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Crusade for Citizenship was focused on what?

2. Why did the Freedom Riders feel disappointed in King?

3. What was King's tour called?

4. What happened on the night that the settlement with the city was reached?

5. What presidency did King turn down due to church and family responsibilities?

(see the answer key)

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