1. The Introduction claim that "blacks are Americans," given that they arrived before whom?
(a) Indians.
(b) Pilgrims.
(c) The English.
(d) The French.

2. Complete the following statement made by King: "Men often __________ each other because they _________ each other".
(a) Hate / fear.
(b) Attack / fear.
(c) Despise / do not know.
(d) Love / care about.

3. What nickname did Martin Luther King, Sr. have?
(a) Daddy Martin.
(b) Daddy Senior.
(c) Daddy King.
(d) Father King.

4. In what year did Malcolm convert to Islam?
(a) 1957.
(b) 1948.
(c) 1954.
(d) 1961.

5. When did Martin Luther King, Jr. give his "Autobiography of Religious Development" sermon?
(a) 1969.
(b) 1983.
(c) 1975.
(d) 1949.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Cone, who was the only person to point out the "past and current injustices of American society in relation to its inhabitants of African descent"?

2. What was the name of the English teacher who suggested that Malcolm work in carpentry and not law?

3. When was the infamous Hayes Compromise made?

4. What soda company used King's use of dreaming in their advertising?

5. What was the name of the 15-year-old high school student arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger before Rosa Parks did so?

(see the answer key)

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