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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. City and bus officials felt the bus protest would pass quickly once what happened?
(a) Protestors grew weary of walking.
(b) Volunteers tired of transporting.
(c) The first rainy day arrived.
(d) Initial interest diminished.

2. King's book, "Where Do We Go from Here, Chaos or Community?" was written when?
(a) In mid-1966.
(b) In late 1966.
(c) In early 1967.
(d) In mid-1967.

3. Who received a call from John F. Kennedy on 26 October 1960?
(a) Judge Oscar Mitchell.
(b) Martin Luther King, Jr.
(c) Coretta Scott King.
(d) Governor S. Ernest Vandiver.

4. When was NAACP leader Medgar Evans assassinated?
(a) 12 May 1963.
(b) 12 April 1963.
(c) 12 March 1963.
(d) 12 June 1963.

5. When was Rosa Parks arrested?
(a) 26 November 1955.
(b) 1 December 1955.
(c) 20 November 1955.
(d) 6 December 1955.

Short Answer Questions

1. Following a press conference at the U.S. Senate, when was the only encounter King had with Malcolm X?

2. Just prior to Brightman's death, King initiated his study of which philosopher with him?

3. On what day was President Kennedy assassinated and Lyndon B. Johnson sworn in as President?

4. King received his doctorate in what major?

5. Which social philosopher did King stipulate left an indelible imprint on his thinking?

(see the answer key)

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