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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letter from Birmingham Jail.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. MLK states that the Negro knows when he goes to jail it not only means confinement, but what else does it mean?
(a) That your cause did not go unnoticed.
(b) Liberty.
(c) That you won't know where your next meal will come from.
(d) To expect a severe beating.

2. How many cities are mentioned to be in civil turmoil in the beginning of "The Negro Revolution-Why 1963"?
(a) Almost one thousand.
(b) Almost one thousand five hundred.
(c) Almost two hundred.
(d) Almost three hundred and fifty.

3. When MLK writes a letter to his fellow clergymen, he tells them that he heard they have called his activities what?
(a) Unwise and untimely.
(b) Selfish and Ugly.
(c) Honorable and wise.
(d) Desirable and praiseworthy.

4. When the Supreme Court modified its decision on school desegregation, what did it permit to corrupt its intent?
(a) Somebodiness.
(b) Outside leaders.
(c) Tokenism.
(d) Integration.

5. The Negro Revolution is described as generating quietly just like what?
(a) A river.
(b) Lightning.
(c) An earthquake.
(d) An ocean wave.

Short Answer Questions

1. There was a visiting statesman that waved his hand and stated that he was "aware of current events. I know everything you are telling me about what the white man is doing to the Negro." Where was this statesman from?

2. When MLK decided to still march and asked Ralph Abernathy to join him. The group that was gathered in the Gaston Motel joined hands and began to sing what song?

3. In "The Negro Revolution-Why 1963," MLK quotes a poet. Where does the poet say the blackness of nighttime collects?

4. In "The Sword That Heals," what does MLK mention was no longer a disgrace, but a badge of honor?

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

(see the answer key)

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