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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. King said the birth of this new African nation renewed his conviction in what?
(a) "The ultimate triumph of faith."
(b) "The ultimate triumph of justice."
(c) "The ultimate triumph of resolution."
(d) "The ultimate triumph of hope."

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

3. King's experiences with the Intercollegiate Council convinced him there were many whites who were allies, particularly whom?
(a) Scholarly instructors.
(b) Lower economic income.
(c) Religious professionals.
(d) Younger generation.

4. At what age was King ready to enter the ministry?
(a) 19.
(b) 20.
(c) 21.
(d) 18.

5. What custom did King follow every Sunday morning?
(a) An hour of quiet meditation.
(b) 30 minutes of quiet meditation.
(c) 45 minutes of quiet meditation.
(d) 15 minutes of quiet meditation.

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

7. What was the topic of King's trial sermon at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church?
(a) "All the Dimensions of a Complete Life."
(b) "Discovering the Dimensions of a Full Life."
(c) "The Full Dimensions of a Christian Life."
(d) "The Three Dimensions of a Complete Life."

8. In what year of college did King enter the ministry?
(a) Freshman.
(b) Senior.
(c) Junior.
(d) Sophomore.

9. What primary dilemma did King and Coretta face when accepting the offer of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church rather than others in the North?
(a) Freedoms in the North.
(b) Segregation in the South.
(c) Salaries in the South.
(d) Opportunities in the North.

10. In his own life and one of a person who sought to be strong, what was it King advised needed to be combined in one's character?
(a) "Syntheses strongly connected."
(b) "Antitheses strongly marked."
(c) "Idealism and realism."
(d) "Trust and doubt."

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

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

13. How did King respond to President Eisenhower's use of force when integrating Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas?
(a) He spoke for and against Eisenhower's action.
(b) He applauded Eisenhower's action.
(c) He withheld comment regarding Eisenhower's acton.
(d) He denounced Eisenhower's action.

14. King called the bus company manager the day the order arrived and requested service be resumed the next day, and got what response?
(a) An excuse that it would take a week.
(b) Agreement with evident relief.
(c) The manager hung up on him.
(d) An excuse that it would take an uncertain length of time.

15. What happened when King's home was bombed?
(a) The Police Commissioner stated he brought the bombing on himself.
(b) King denied an offer of bodyguards for protection.
(c) The Kings sustained only minor injuries.
(d) King purchased a handgun for protection.

Short Answer Questions

1. King elaborated on what land reform movement in India which was virtually unknown in the U.S.?

2. When did the bus desegregation order reached Montgomery?

3. King received his doctorate in what major?

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

5. How long did King have to prepare what he considered the most important speech of his life?

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