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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 31: The Poor People's Campaign, Chapter 32: Unfulfilled Dreams.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did King indicate protesters approaching Washington would arrive?
(a) Silently and carrying signs.
(b) By using mules.
(c) By marching proudly.
(d) Wearing shackles.

2. King received his bachelor of arts degree from Morehouse College in what major?
(a) Philosophy.
(b) Religion.
(c) History.
(d) Sociology.

3. How many people took part in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom?
(a) An estimated 5 million.
(b) An estimated 50 million.
(c) An estimated 15 million.
(d) An estimated 25 million.

4. 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.

5. King become head of what on 14 February 1957?
(a) Southern Leadership Committee.
(b) Southern Liberties Conference
(c) Southern Leadership Conference.
(d) Southern Leadership Commission.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year of college did King enter the ministry?

2. How old was King when he participated in an oratorical contest in Dublin, Georgia?

3. When did King meet Coretta Scott?

4. How many of his attorneys were allowed to visit King on Easter Sunday afternoon?

5. On 10 January 1966, King backed which Georgia state Senator-elect's right to oppose the Vietnam War?

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