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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the West fear the USSR?
(a) Because of the possible spread of communism throughout the world.
(b) Because of the influence of the USSR's leaders throughout the world.
(c) Because of the use of communistic law.
(d) Because of the fear of the re-establishment of slavery.

2. What war began to take precedence over the Civil Rights Movement given that military presence was needed?
(a) The Vietnam War.
(b) WW II.
(c) WW I.
(d) The Cold War.

3. According to Chapter 18: "Where Do We Go From Here," what did political leftists accuse Dr. King?
(a) Being too educated.
(b) Being too cautious.
(c) Being too superior.
(d) Being too forward.

4. According to Chapter 16 "A Time To Break Silence," who did the United States find it "easier to engage in warfare" as opposed to the Soviet Union?
(a) People of color.
(b) The French.
(c) The Koreans.
(d) The citizens of the U.S.

5. Who introduced Dr. King for his last and final sermon?
(a) Ralph Abernathy.
(b) Michael Schwerner.
(c) Stokely Carmichael.
(d) Lyndon B. Johnson.

6. What street did Dr. King live on while growing up and while his father was pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church?
(a) Hunter Drive.
(b) North Drive.
(c) Auburn Avenue.
(d) Platter Avenue.

7. What magazine did Dr. King's article from Chapter 17: "Black Power Defined" appear in?
(a) Harper's Review.
(b) Reader's Digest.
(c) Time Magazine.
(d) New York Times Magazine.

8. What work did Dr. King publish, according to Chapter 11 ("I Have A Dream"), when he was considered the "prophet of the hour"?
(a) "I've Been to the Mountaintop."
(b) "The Three Dimensions of a Complete Life."
(c) "What Is Your Life's Blueprint?"
(d) "Why We Can't Wait."

9. At what church did Dr. King deliver his most historic and controversial statement tying the war and the Civil Rights Movement together?
(a) Riverside Church.
(b) Wanderings Church.
(c) First Baptist Church.
(d) Morningside Baptist Church.

10. Where did Dr. King speak publicly in an anti-war demonstration?
(a) Washington, D.C.
(b) Memphis.
(c) Chicago.
(d) New York.

11. According to the chapter "Black Power Defined," what do the powerless never experience?
(a) Opportunity.
(b) Strength.
(c) Life.
(d) Commonality.

12. When did Dr. King speak publicly in an anti-war demonstration?
(a) April 25, 1967.
(b) March 25, 1967.
(c) October 25, 1967.
(d) June 25, 1967.

13. What year was the Ebenezer Baptist church formed?
(a) 1909.
(b) 1894.
(c) 1920.
(d) 1936.

14. When did W.E.B. DuBois die?
(a) October 18, 1964.
(b) June 24, 1957.
(c) June 11, 1964.
(d) August 27, 1963.

15. What was the true goal of the Black Power Movement?
(a) To create a support circle to fight against the KKK.
(b) To help African Americans become more "white."
(c) For African Americans to be more conscious of their history and culture.
(d) For African Americans to fight for their freedoms.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two cities had riots erupt on July 18, 1964?

2. What was the Nobel Peace Prize Committee looking for when they choose Dr. King as the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize?

3. What was the date that Dr. King delivered his "I Have A Dream" speech?

4. According to the chapter "Black Power Defined," what is the goal of a relationship with the government for African Americans?

5. Where did Dr. King deliver his last sermon?

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