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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did King deliver his trial sermon at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery?
(a) 24 January 1954.
(b) 12 June 1955.
(c) 12 June 1954.
(d) 24 January 1955.

2. When did King receive his Bachelor of Divinity degree from Crozer Seminary?
(a) 8 May 1952.
(b) 8 May 1951.
(c) 8 May 1953.
(d) 8 May 1950.

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

4. When did King meet Coretta Scott?
(a) January 1952.
(b) January 1951.
(c) January 1953.
(d) January 1950.

5. King elaborated on what land reform movement in India which was virtually unknown in the U.S.?
(a) Bhoonas.
(b) Bhojpuri.
(c) Bhoodan.
(d) Bhopal.

6. When did King enter Crozer Theological Seminary?
(a) 14 September 1948.
(b) 14 September 1947.
(c) 14 September 1949.
(d) 14 September 1950.

7. In a paper submitted at Crozer Seminary, King indicated he had nearly despaired over _______'s power to resolve social problems.
(a) Faith.
(b) Religion.
(c) Hope.
(d) Love.

8. King noted he had come to recognize the true meaning of what phrase through Coretta?
(a) "A wife can either make or break a husband."
(b) "The spine of a husband is his wife."
(c) "A wife is the foundation which supports a husband."
(d) "A wife determines whether or not a husband is a success."

9. King grew up in, and later become co-pastor of, what church?
(a) Ebenezer Baptist.
(b) Philemon Baptist.
(c) Leviticus Baptist.
(d) Auburn Baptist.

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

11. Why was Coretta unable to travel frequently with King?
(a) She had obligations in their church.
(b) Their limited budget precluded her accompanying him.
(c) She had to work while he was gone.
(d) She stayed home with their 4 children.

12. Who was the Governor of Arkansas when federal troops were called in to protect students at Central High School in Little Rock?
(a) Orval Faubus.
(b) George Wallace.
(c) Dobie Gillis.
(d) Orval Tessier.

13. King indicated that what the world needed was a group of women and men willing to do what?
(a) Promote peace, oppose conflict.
(b) Stand up for right, oppose wrong.
(c) Preach moral spirituality, denounce sin.
(d) Teach socialism, reject communism.

14. How long did King have to prepare what he considered the most important speech of his life?
(a) 1 day.
(b) 1 week.
(c) 20 minutes.
(d) 1 hour.

15. King and Abernathy were convicted on 10 July 1962 of leading the Albany protest and began serving __________.
(a) A 120-day sentence.
(b) A 45-day sentence.
(c) A 30-day sentence.
(d) A 90-day sentence.

Short Answer Questions

1. King was arrested on 16 December 1961 with how many other Albany protesters?

2. In addition to King, how many people were indicted in Montgomery on antiboycott charges in February, 1956?

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

4. When was Rosa Parks arrested?

5. When did King and other MIA leaders unsuccessfully meet with whites in an attempt to resolve the bus issue?

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