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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Two: Pages 135 - 179.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who gives a famous speech at the March on Washington?
(a) Dr. King.
(b) Diane Nash.
(c) James Bevel.
(d) Fannie Lou Hamer.

2. How does Medgar Evers die?
(a) He dies of old age.
(b) He is shot by white men.
(c) He dies of cancer.
(d) He does not die during the time of this book.

3. What is SNCC?
(a) Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee.
(b) Students who play cricket.
(c) A group of businessmen.
(d) Graduate students.

4. Why is Lewis invited to Philadelphia?
(a) He is not invited to Philadelphia.
(b) For a concert.
(c) For a party.
(d) For an interview.

5. Who is Jim Lawson?
(a) A preacher.
(b) A businessman.
(c) An activist.
(d) A chef.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are the Freedom Riders sent to Parchman?

2. What is Lewis celebrating at a picnic in Nashville?

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

4. Who is Bull Connor?

5. Who are the Freedom Riders?

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