The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr Quiz | One Week Quiz A

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The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr Quiz | One Week Quiz A

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 24: The Nobel Peace Prize, Chapter 25: Malcolm X, Chapter 26: Selma.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On 25 October 1960, King's case was dropped for a sit-in a week prior, but he was taken to the state prison for violating probation of what?
(a) A previous concealed weapon offense.
(b) A previous unauthorized demonstration offense.
(c) A previous parking offense.
(d) A previous traffic offense.

2. What happened when King's home was bombed?
(a) King denied an offer of bodyguards for protection.
(b) The Kings sustained only minor injuries.
(c) King purchased a handgun for protection.
(d) The Police Commissioner stated he brought the bombing on himself.

3. The 1964 Nobel Prize for Peace was received by King, but whom did he feel truly deserved the award?
(a) Ralph Abernathy.
(b) The Civil Rights movement.
(c) John F. Kennedy.
(d) Those killed for the Civil Rights movement.

4. Although he never endorsed him, King felt Kennedy would make the better President for what reason?
(a) His life's history showed he was the better man.
(b) His record showed he was the better man.
(c) He was surrounded by better people.
(d) He was consistent in his decisions.

5. King spoke at the founding conference of what organization on 15 April 1960?
(a) The Montgomery Improvement Association (MIA).
(b) The Coordinating Council of Community Organizations (CCCO).
(c) The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC).
(d) The Alabama Council on Human Relations (ACHR).

Short Answer Questions

1. City and bus officials felt the bus protest would pass quickly once what happened?

2. In the chapter about the Nobel Prize, King described his view of airline personnel and ranked which members as foremost?

3. When did King and other MIA leaders unsuccessfully meet with whites in an attempt to resolve the bus issue?

4. Civil rights leaders focused on Selma, Alabama, in 1965 as 15,000 blacks were eligible to vote there, but only how many were registered?

5. Where was Malcolm X assassinated on 21 February 1965?

(see the answer key)

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