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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Showdown for Nonviolence | Our Struggle.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The problem with using violence is that it alienates the people in the ___________, those who yet have not determined that any resistance is necessary.
(a) Upper society.
(b) Back.
(c) Slums.
(d) Middle.

2. Dr. King believed the government was playing a game of Russian roulette with the _________ each summer.
(a) Protests.
(b) Congressional hearings.
(c) Riots.
(d) Laws.

3. The historic ________ ruling of the Supreme Court was nullified by the actions of the local and state governmental authorities.
(a) 1961.
(b) 1954.
(c) 1962.
(d) 1968.

4. One of the many wonders of the boycott and the nonviolent actions was the joining of many local __________ communities.
(a) Academic.
(b) Neighborhood.
(c) Government.
(d) Religious.

5. Dr. King fought against the stories that African Americans sought to achieve freedom through the use of __________.
(a) Mediation.
(b) Anger.
(c) Violence.
(d) Peace.

Short Answer Questions

1. Dr. King wants his followers to only use the weapon of _________ as they battle for their basic rights.

2. The protesters believed their actions and this love was inspired by _____________ as he called upon men to love one another.

3. The millions of dollars being spent on the ____________ could easily pay to care for the needs of the poor.

4. In the battle for freedom and for justice, Dr. King reminds followers to be ____________ and disciplined.

5. To what country did Dr. King travel in order to see the effects of nonviolence on that society?

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