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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the turning point in the movement for Lewis?

2. Who finds the bodies of Michael Shwerner, Andrew Goodman, and James Chaney?

3. Who became the youngest person to receive a Nobel Peace Prize in '64?

4. Who is assassinated on Lewis's birthday?

5. Who is assassinated in '63?

Short Essay Questions

1. What year is the Civil Rights Act signed into law?

2. Who is Medgar Evers?

3. How does Malcolm X die?

4. What does Harry Belafonte do for the civil rights movement?

5. What does Bloody Sunday refer to?

6. What is the MFDP?

7. Who is Ella Baker?

8. Why does Dr. King file a request for a federal injunction?

9. Who was the police chief determined to put protests to an end?

10. What does Bob Moses warn student volunteers of?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you discuss the decision to tell John Lewis's story in a trilogy set up in the graphic novel style. What about this mode of storytelling renders Lewis's story even more impactful? Use evidence from the text to support your thoughts.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you discuss the legacy of John Lewis. Why is this an important man to not only honor and remember, but to learn about in school? What was his impact on American history and society? In what ways do we continue see that impact today?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you discuss the March on Washington. What is the significance of this march? What impact did it have on the American public, and on American history? Use evidence from the text to support your thoughts.

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