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

2. Although he and Malcolm X did not always see eye-to-eye as to methods, King stipulated Malcolm X had the great ability to do what?
(a) "Eloquently and honestly express his viewpoint on the race problem."
(b) "Always placed the problems of his race over his own personal safety."
(c) "Honestly and eloquently present his point of view without offending."
(d) "Put his finger on the existence and root of the problem."

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

4. When did the leader of SNCC ignite controversy when he used the Black Power slogan?
(a) On 14 July 1966.
(b) On 12 August 1966.
(c) On 10 September 1966.
(d) On 16 June 1966.

5. King viewed preaching as the dual process of what?
(a) Changing individuals' social status, the environment.
(b) Changing individuals' religious views, societies.
(c) Changing individuals' souls, societies.
(d) Changing individuals' faith, societies.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did King, Sr., marry Martin and Coretta?

2. Widespread racial violence between 11-15 August 1965 in Los Angeles, California, resulted in how many deaths?

3. King stated his life would not have been in vain if what?

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

5. King believed that the poor in Los Angeles saw the riots as their only means of doing what?

(see the answer key)

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