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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17: The Birmingham Campaign, Chapter 18: Letter from Birmingham Jail.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Montgomery's Police Commissioner instructed taxi drivers not to do what during the bus boycott?
(a) Give blacks rides.
(b) Operate along bus routes.
(c) Give blacks discount fares.
(d) Give free rides.

2. How did King respond to President Eisenhower's use of force when integrating Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas?
(a) He withheld comment regarding Eisenhower's acton.
(b) He spoke for and against Eisenhower's action.
(c) He applauded Eisenhower's action.
(d) He denounced Eisenhower's action.

3. In addition to King, how many people were indicted in Montgomery on antiboycott charges in February, 1956?
(a) About 75.
(b) About 50.
(c) Over 100.
(d) About 25.

4. King viewed preaching as the dual process of what?
(a) Changing individuals' faith, societies.
(b) Changing individuals' souls, societies.
(c) Changing individuals' social status, the environment.
(d) Changing individuals' religious views, societies.

5. King called Reverend Theodore Jemison for assistance as he had previously led a bus boycott where?
(a) Charleston, South Carolina.
(b) Birmingham, Alabama.
(c) Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
(d) Jackson, Mississippi.

Short Answer Questions

1. King stipulated there was something in the universe that justified Cullen Bryant when he said what?

2. On what date did King's attorney arrange his release from prison?

3. King indicated that what the world needed was a group of women and men willing to do what?

4. When did King and other MIA leaders unsuccessfully meet with whites in an attempt to resolve the bus issue?

5. When did King receive his doctorate from Boston University?

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