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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the book, To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus Finch's daughter aids him in dispersing a mob by doing what?

2. In "The Negro Revolution - Why 1963," MLK states that the nation had come to count on the Negro to wait how?

3. What did the city commissioners, including Bull Connor, refuse to do after the results of the run-off vote?

4. Who did MLK hope would have been in the running of the run-off vote?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. In the days of slavery, how was suppression openly, scientifically, and consistently applied to the Negro population?

2. For years, why did the white segregationists say that the Negro was "satisfied"?

3. What did people have to do after they volunteered and walked up front to shake hands with the leaders of the campaign?

4. What happened to the United States senator who was visiting Birmingham to deliver a speech and walked through a door marked "Colored"?

5. Why was the Negro's economic problem compounded by the emergence and growth of automation?

6. What were the mass meetings that were held in the Negro community, how many were there, and where were these meetings held?

7. What does MLK mean when he states that the Negro knew what going to jail meant?

8. What did Marcus Garvey propose to the Negro race, and why was his plan doomed according to MLK?

9. Which two revolutions in history does MLK liken the civil turmoil and violence of the Negro's "battle" to?

10. What were the invitational periods at the mass meetings for?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In "Bull Connor's Birmingham," MLK describes what it would be like to be a Negro baby born in Birmingham and brought up in Birmingham. He describes what that child would endure. What are some of the points he brings out about being a Negro child at this time? MLK then goes on to say that this same person would not be able to join a branch of the N.A.A.C.P. Why? How does he describe finding a job as a Negro in Birmingham?

Essay Topic 2

In "The Sword That Heals," MLK mentions the meaning of tokenism and the use of it during the times of the marches, revolution, and meetings between leaders. What is tokenism? MLK states that Negroes condemned the form of tokenism that is an end in itself. He says that this type of tokenism is there not to begin a process but to end the process of protest and pressure. Why would this be considered to be a hypocritical gesture? How is tokenism being used during the events MLK describes in Birmingham? Why were there some that argued in favor of tokenism?

Essay Topic 3

In "The Sword That Heals," MLK talks about the Negro population accepting nonviolent direct action. Why does he state that this took a certain sophistication on the part of the Negroes? What things does MLK state were ingrained in them and in society as a whole that made it so hard for the resistance of violence? Why do you think Negroes were ready to do anything for freedom? When they marched they did not back down. Why do you think that is? Do you think the guidance of MLK and other strong leaders helped the Negro population believe in what they were marching for? If so, how?

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