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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. The mayor of Chicago announced a plan to clean up what?
(a) The schools.
(b) The downtown area.
(c) The busing system.
(d) The slums.

2. What was King's biggest concern about the murder?
(a) SNCC would fall into a decline.
(b) The voter registration bill would not pass.
(c) The escalating violence against Civil Rights advocates.
(d) That the culprit would not be caught.

3. King's father and grandfather were involved in what profession?
(a) Doctors.
(b) Lawyers.
(c) Farmers.
(d) Preachers.

4. Who was famous for being the first black man to enroll at the University of Mississippi?
(a) James Meredith.
(b) Jesse Jackson.
(c) Michael Jury.
(d) Wayne Johnson.

5. The bus trip from Washington to New Orleans by an integrated group of students was known as what?
(a) Anti-Raciam Ride.
(b) Protest Ride.
(c) Green Ride.
(d) Freedom Ride.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did King marry?

2. King planned a march to which city?

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

4. Which country did King attend the independence ceremonies in?

5. Why was their a rivalry between SNCC and the NAACP?

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