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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Days to Come.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. MLK states that "Undeniably, the Negro had been an object of sympathy and wore" what type of scars?
(a) Scars of a failed past.
(b) Scars of deep grievances.
(c) Scars of terrible skeletons in the closet.
(d) Scars of a remorseful upbringing.

2. In the days of slavery what does MLK say kept the Negro captive?
(a) Family.
(b) Physical force.
(c) Chains and rope.
(d) The need to stay.

3. In "The Sword That Heals," MLK states that the Negro turned his back on force because he knew he couldn't win through physical force, and he also believed he could lose what?
(a) His soul.
(b) His place in society.
(c) His past and future.
(d) His belongings.

4. By the end of April, the attitude of the national press had changed, and the coverage the campaign received was what?
(a) Sympathetic.
(b) Positive.
(c) Bewildering.
(d) Encouraging.

5. When MLK appeared on the show, "Meet the Press," who appeared on the show with him?
(a) John F. Kennedy.
(b) Bull Connor.
(c) Roy Wilkins.
(d) His wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What book was MLK autographing copies of in "The Negro Revolution-Why 1963?"

2. MLK and his groups decided to limit the first few days' efforts of the campaign to what?

3. Where are the headquarters of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference located?

4. A day was set as "D" day, when students would go to jail in historical numbers. What day was "D" day?

5. In "The Days To Come," MLK talks about Negros knowing political assassination well and that it was a common place thing to witness or hear about. What was the name of the person who was shot to death on the steps of a rural courthouse?

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