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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 was the most important person in King's life as a child?
(a) His uncle.
(b) His sister.
(c) His father.
(d) His grandmother.

2. How long was King sentenced to jail for violating his probation?
(a) 8 days.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 9 months.
(d) 4 months.

3. What SCLC program was to reach out more readily to the public?
(a) POV.
(b) Hands across America.
(c) Crusade for Sponsors.
(d) Future Program.

4. How many protesters were arrested during the first day of the Birmingham protests?
(a) 20.
(b) 140.
(c) 275.
(d) 3.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What organization removed King from office?

2. Segregation on the city buses officially ended when?

3. Who called the judge on the trial and suggested that King had a right to bond while waiting his appeal?

4. How many people were arrested at the trial for the arrested SNCC train riders?

5. Who was asked to vacate her seat on a city bus for a white passenger?

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