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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, SNCC, the Kennedys, and the Freedom Rides, 1960-1961.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was hired to oversee the Crusade for Citizenship rallies, but then let go because of rumors of his homosexuality and communist connections?
(a) Martin Luther King, Jr.
(b) Bayard Rustin.
(c) Rocco Siciliano.
(d) Ralph Abernathy.

2. What presidency did King turn down due to church and family responsibilities?
(a) The local Elks chapter.
(b) The local NAACP chapter.
(c) The local ACLU chapter.
(d) The local Masons chapter.

3. Who went with King to meet with Nixon?
(a) Rustin.
(b) Grant.
(c) Wilkins.
(d) Abernathy.

4. Who was chosen as the organizational president?
(a) Jo Ann Robinson.
(b) E.D. Nixon.
(c) Ralph D. Abernathy.
(d) Martin Luther King, Jr.

5. The bus trip from Washington to New Orleans by an integrated group of students was known as what?
(a) Freedom Ride.
(b) Anti-Raciam Ride.
(c) Green Ride.
(d) Protest Ride.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which country did King attend the independence ceremonies in?

2. Segregation on the city buses officially ended when?

3. Why did Rustin resign?

4. How long was King sentenced to jail for violating his probation?

5. Which organization was formed to oversee the boycott and legal maneuvering?

(see the answer key)

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