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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 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) Cleaning the streets.
(b) Collecting evidence of integration.
(c) Finding a job.
(d) Registering voters.

2. Who did MLK hope would have been in the running of the run-off vote?
(a) King and Conner.
(b) King and Walker.
(c) Boutwell and King.
(d) Boutwell and Conner.

3. During the time of slavery, for what purpose were young Negro girls sold and used?
(a) As cooks.
(b) As breeders.
(c) As maids.
(d) As wives.

4. The eighth requirement of a volunteer's pledge required the volunteer to refrain from the violence of fist, tongue, or what?
(a) Heart.
(b) Sword.
(c) Knife.
(d) Soul.

5. What was the next stage of the "crusade" that began on April 6th?
(a) A march on the city merchants.
(b) A march on the city jail.
(c) A march on the city leader's homes.
(d) A march on City Hall.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Clarence Jones tell MLK had raised fifty thousand dollars for bail bonds?

2. MLK states that a person would conclude that Birmingham had been in what type of slumber and had been trapped for decades?

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

4. In the efforts of "Project C", what were the first targets?

5. What did Birmingham give up when they decided to close down the parks instead of having them integrated?

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