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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. 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?
(a) Europe.
(b) South America.
(c) Africa.
(d) India.

2. When Negros went to work they would eat in separate places and use what things labeled "colored"?
(a) The water fountain and lavatory.
(b) Tables and lavatory.
(c) The water fountain and tables.
(d) The lunch counter and water fountain.

3. In "The Negro Revolution-Why 1963," MLK states that the Negro protesters were advised to call off their efforts and put all their energy into what?
(a) Finding a job.
(b) Registering voters.
(c) Cleaning the streets.
(d) Collecting evidence of integration.

4. MLK states that their "army" would sing but not do what?
(a) Slay.
(b) Strike.
(c) Sit.
(d) Murmer.

5. At the rate that integration of schools was going, what year would the integration of schools be a reality?
(a) 2011.
(b) 1982.
(c) 1995.
(d) 2054.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many steps does MLK say that a nonviolent campaign has?

3. In MLK's description of the "armies" that were marching in Birmingham, who does he say that doctors marched with?

4. During the time of slavery, for what purpose were young Negro girls sold and used?

5. To the Negro in 1963 nonviolence could symbolize the "gold badge of heroism" rather than what?

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