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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. What was the purpose of King's 13-point written instructions from jail in Selma, Alabama, to movement associates in February, 1965?
(a) To achieve the most success from peaceful demonstrations.
(b) To keep national attention focused on Selma.
(c) To register as many Selma blacks to vote as possible.
(d) To awaken Selma blacks' perspectives about the right to vote.

2. On what date did King's attorney arrange his release from prison?
(a) 26 October 1960.
(b) 29 October 1960.
(c) 28 October 1960.
(d) 27 October 1960.

3. What structure stood diagonally across the square from the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church?
(a) Montgomery City Jail.
(b) Montgomery Train Station.
(c) State Capitol.
(d) Montgomery City Hall.

4. How old was King when he participated in an oratorical contest in Dublin, Georgia?
(a) 10 years old.
(b) 12 years old.
(c) 16 years old.
(d) 14 years old.

5. Why did King respond to the eight clergymen when he rarely did so as it would leave him little time for "constructive" work?
(a) As fellow clergy he felt they would listen to his response reasonably.
(b) Since he was incarcerated, he had time to respond and felt hey would listen.
(c) He felt they were sincere and he wanted to answer in patient terms.
(d) Since they were all clergy he felt they would listen to his response.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who received a call from John F. Kennedy on 26 October 1960?

2. King wanted President Johnson to continue these programs, but President Johnson was distracted by the conflict in Vietnam.

3. King's experiences with the Intercollegiate Council convinced him there were many whites who were allies, particularly whom?

4. Although he never endorsed him, King felt Kennedy would make the better President for what reason?

5. Montgomery's Police Commissioner instructed taxi drivers not to do what during the bus boycott?

(see the answer key)

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