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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Summer of Our Discontent.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is defined as a movement that changes both people and institutions?
(a) A coholition.
(b) A revolution.
(c) A campaign.
(d) A democracy.

2. In the beginning of "The Summer of Our Discontent," what famous person does MLK mention came to join the ranks of people?
(a) Muhammad Ali.
(b) Charles Carroll.
(c) Joe Louis.
(d) Floyd Patterson.

3. What did Wyatt Walker confer with lawyers about?
(a) The city code on segregation.
(b) The city code on picketing.
(c) The city code on jail sentances.
(d) The city code on lunch counters.

4. Who "ruled" Birmingham with terror and racist rule?
(a) Miles Anderson.
(b) Fred Shuttlesworth
(c) George Wallace.
(d) Bull Connor.

5. What does MLK quote St. Augustine as saying about an unjust law?
(a) That "an unjust law should be followed by law even if we don't like it."
(b) That "an unjust law should only follow by those who make it."
(c) That "an unjust law is no law at all."
(d) That "an unjust law is still a law."

Short Answer Questions

1. In May of 1962, where was the board meeting of the S.C.L.C. held?

2. What does MLK describe as the ultimate tragedy of Birmingham?

3. Who was MLK's executive assistant?

4. In Letter from Birmingham Jail, what word does MLK confess he is not afraid of?

5. Whose descendants showed up with banners saying, "Order Before Justice"?

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