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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Bull Connor's Birmingham.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Sword That Heals," MLK states that the Negro turned his back on force because he knew he couldn't win through physical force, and he also believed he could lose what?
(a) His past and future.
(b) His soul.
(c) His belongings.
(d) His place in society.

2. What did Birmingham give up when they decided to close down the parks instead of having them integrated?
(a) Their golf team.
(b) Their soccer team.
(c) Their baseball team.
(d) Their football team.

3. In May of 1962, where was the board meeting of the S.C.L.C. held?
(a) Birmingham.
(b) Atlanta.
(c) New York City.
(d) Chattanooga.

4. Who offered up their apartment for the revolution/campaign leaders to meet in in New York City?
(a) Martin Luther King, Jr.
(b) Wyatt Walker.
(c) Harry Wagner.
(d) Harry Belafonte.

5. Who is the person in Bull Connor's Birmingham that had been jailed several times and had had his home and church damaged by bombs?
(a) Edward Gardner.
(b) Bull Conner.
(c) Martin Luther King, Jr.
(d) Fred Shuttlesworth.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Sword That Heals," what does MLK mention was no longer a disgrace, but a badge of honor?

2. Who said, "Those who act boldly are recognizing right as well as reality"?

3. MLK states that "Undeniably, the Negro had been an object of sympathy and wore" what type of scars?

4. As a first step of the meetings with the white Senior Citizens Committee, some of the merchants agreed to remove what?

5. During the time of slavery, why would a Negro cook agree with their white owners instead of defending themselves?

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