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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through New Day in Birmingham.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 belongings.
(c) His place in society.
(d) His past and future.

2. When the city government obtained a court injunction to cease the activities of the "Negro army," what did MLK's group do?
(a) They all sat on the courthouse steps.
(b) They disobeyed the court order.
(c) They appeared in court with all the volunteers following behind.
(d) They sent a letter to city officials concerning their cause.

3. MLK and his groups decided to limit the first few days' efforts of the campaign to what?
(a) Picketing.
(b) Making signs.
(c) Getting the groups more educated.
(d) Sit-ins.

4. To the Negro in 1963 nonviolence could symbolize the "gold badge of heroism" rather than what?
(a) The yellow flag of despair.
(b) The white flag of surrender.
(c) The yellow feather of humility.
(d) The white feather of cowardice.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was one of the most important parts of the mass meetings according to MLK?

2. MLK suggests that the Negro had been brainwashed to accept what white man's theory?

3. What law does MLK say the Supreme Court retreated from it's own position by approving?

4. During the time of slavery, why would a Negro cook agree with their white owners instead of defending themselves?

5. Who offered up their apartment for the revolution/campaign leaders to meet in in New York City?

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