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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Three: Pages 62 - 123.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are the Freedom Riders sent to Parchman?
(a) They are not sent to Parchman.
(b) For a field trip.
(c) They are not enough of them.
(d) They are too many of them.

2. What do the police claim happened to Michael Shwerner, Andrew Goodman, and James Chaney?
(a) They died in jail.
(b) They went missing.
(c) They stayed in jail.
(d) They went home.

3. Why is there a protest at a Cairo swimming pool?
(a) The pool is integrated.
(b) There is no protest.
(c) Women are not allowed in the pool.
(d) The pool is segregated.

4. Who are the Freedom Riders?
(a) Activists who rode through the North on buses.
(b) Activists who rode through the South on buses.
(c) Airplane pilots.
(d) Horse riders.

5. After how long are the Freedom Riders let go from jail?
(a) 10 weeks.
(b) 1 week.
(c) 3 weeks.
(d) 2 days.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lewis know about what happened to Michael Shwerner, Andrew Goodman, and James Chaney?

2. Who sets out to train Birmingham's children for marches?

3. What program does Lewis withdraw from while serving?

4. Who stages a surprise march in Birmingham?

5. What do the Freedom Riders do in jail to pass the time?

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