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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 27: Watts, Chapter 28: Chicago Campaign.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. King's collegiate studies made him increasingly skeptical as he could not reconcile what?
(a) Many scientific facts with his beliefs.
(b) Many historical facts with religion.
(c) Many scientific facts with religion.
(d) Many historical facts with scientific facts.

2. King sought help from President Kennedy who met civil rights leaders on what date and convinced them something good would occur?
(a) 3 October 1963.
(b) 25 September 1963.
(c) 30 September 1963.
(d) 19 September 1963.

3. King called Reverend Theodore Jemison for assistance as he had previously led a bus boycott where?
(a) Jackson, Mississippi.
(b) Charleston, South Carolina.
(c) Birmingham, Alabama.
(d) Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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

5. King was arrested and jailed on what date for speeding during the "Get Tough" campaign?
(a) 26 January 1956.
(b) 31 January 1956.
(c) 21 January 1956.
(d) 16 January 1956.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did King and other civil rights leaders meet with Eisenhower?

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

3. After being released from Harlem Hospital, in whose home did King start his convalescence?

4. Who was the Governor of Arkansas when federal troops were called in to protect students at Central High School in Little Rock?

5. What impressed King more than anything else on 6 March 1957?

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