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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10: Nothing but Men.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What need did King address in his speech, "Prayer Pilgrimage"?
(a) The need for leadership.
(b) The need for courage.
(c) The need for power.
(d) The need for equlity.

2. When was the NAACP founded?
(a) 1967.
(b) 1909.
(c) 1932.
(d) 1947.

3. According to Chapter 3, what did Cone say most people thought King centered his thoughts and actions upon?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Love.
(c) Pride.
(d) Unity.

4. What was King's favorite image used to show the importance of being the best in your profession?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Chimney sweep.
(c) Bus driver.
(d) Street-sweeper.

5. During his June 1954 address in Harlem, what did Malcolm claim that the "white man" has brainwashed "us black people" to look upon?
(a) "A blondhaired, blue-eyed Jesus."
(b) "A racist Jesus."
(c) "An idol that the black community could not identify with."
(d) "A white Jesus."

Short Answer Questions

1. What three themes shaped King's faith and theology?

2. What did Cone claim was created for "the specific needs of blacks" in Chapter 6?

3. How many years did Malcolm X spend with Elijah Muhammad and the Nation of Islam?

4. When was the infamous Hayes Compromise made?

5. What did Malcolm consider socialism to be an alternative for?

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