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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17: The Birmingham Campaign, Chapter 18: Letter from Birmingham Jail.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. King and Abernathy were convicted on 10 July 1962 of leading the Albany protest and began serving __________.
(a) A 30-day sentence.
(b) A 45-day sentence.
(c) A 90-day sentence.
(d) A 120-day sentence.

2. When did the bus desegregation order reached Montgomery?
(a) 15 December 1956.
(b) 20 December 1956.
(c) 10 December 1956.
(d) 5 December 1956.

3. When did King and other MIA leaders unsuccessfully meet with whites in an attempt to resolve the bus issue?
(a) 12 December 1955.
(b) 17 December 1955.
(c) 22 December 1955.
(d) 5 December 1955.

4. What were among the false rumors spread about King?
(a) He accepted donations he used for himself.
(b) He purchased a brand-new Cadillac, Buick.
(c) He gambled, abused alcohol, used drugs.
(d) He frequented nightclubs, strip joints.

5. 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) He was consistent in his decisions.
(c) He was surrounded by better people.
(d) His record showed he was the better man.

Short Answer Questions

1. King received his doctorate in what major?

2. King was arrested and jailed on what date for speeding during the "Get Tough" campaign?

3. In addition to King, how many people were indicted in Montgomery on antiboycott charges in February, 1956?

4. King called Reverend Theodore Jemison for assistance as he had previously led a bus boycott where?

5. How did King receive a letter from eight clergy members from all major faiths while in jail?

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