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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Two: Pages 135 - 179.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who shows up to Abernathy's church to provide protection?
(a) The President.
(b) Alabama National Guard.
(c) Harry Belafonte.
(d) The Vice President.

2. What do Lewis's parents refuse to agree to do?
(a) Sue the state of Alabama.
(b) Give him money to travel.
(c) Start a business.
(d) Leave Alabama.

3. Why does a bus driver refuse to drive the Freedom Riders?
(a) He is hungry.
(b) He does not want to risk his life for them.
(c) He is indifferent about driving them.
(d) He is tired.

4. What is CORE?
(a) Congress of Racial Energy.
(b) Congress of Republican Equality.
(c) Congress of Real Equality.
(d) Congress of Racial Equality.

5. Who is James Farmer?
(a) A businessman.
(b) A chef.
(c) A teacher.
(d) A civil rights activist.

Short Answer Questions

1. After how long are the Freedom Riders let go from jail?

2. Who were the Big Six?

3. What does Robert Kennedy tell SNCC to shift their focus to?

4. What program does Lewis withdraw from while serving?

5. What do the Freedom Riders do in jail to pass the time?

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