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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Chicago and the 'War on Slums', 1965-1966.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to King at a book signing in New York?
(a) The store was bombed..
(b) He met the President.
(c) He received the Nobel Peace Prize.
(d) He was stabbed.

2. James Meredith announced his intention to walk from where to where?
(a) New Orleans to Boston.
(b) Memphis to Jackson.
(c) Biloxi to Washington DC.
(d) Chicago to Atlanta.

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

4. King abandoned a writing campaign about peace in which country?
(a) Panema.
(b) Korea.
(c) Vietnam.
(d) Russia.

5. Why did negotiations fail with the city officials?
(a) They refused to stop using fire hoses on protesters.
(b) They refused to drop the charges against the protesters.
(c) They refused to desegregate the city government.
(d) They refused to set up a biracial committee.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who rejected the idea that potential voters should sign a book so they could be received in order?

2. Who rebuked King's attempt to organize a day of mourning?

3. In what newspaper was an ad taken out to defend MLK, Jr.?

4. How many protesters were arrested during the first day of the Birmingham protests?

5. Why was the first meeting about the bus boycott somewhat disastrous?

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