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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the Supreme Court modified its decision on school desegregation, what did it permit to corrupt its intent?

2. In "The Negro Revolution - Why 1963," MLK states that the nation had come to count on the Negro to suffer how?

3. In "The Negro Revolution-Why 1963," what does MLK say the Negro had been deeply disappointed over?

4. When the crusade started marching from Zion Hill church, how far were they permitted to march?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does MLK describe what it would be like to be a Negro baby born and brought up in Birmingham?

2. What two concentric circles of segregation does MLK state that Negros live in?

3. What are some of the questions that the girl and boy ask themselves?

4. What were the mass meetings that were held in the Negro community, how many were there, and where were these meetings held?

5. What were the invitational periods at the mass meetings for?

6. Why was the Negro's economic problem compounded by the emergence and growth of automation?

7. In the introduction of Why We Can't Wait, MLK mentions that he sees a young Negro boy. Describe the setting that MLK describes for this boy.

8. For years, why did the white segregationists say that the Negro was "satisfied"?

9. What phrase did Fred Shuttlesworth use to describe Albert Boutwell and why?

10. What was George Wallace's inauguration vow?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In "The Sword That Heals," MLK mentions the meaning of tokenism and the use of it during the times of the marches, revolution, and meetings between leaders. What is tokenism? MLK states that Negroes condemned the form of tokenism that is an end in itself. He says that this type of tokenism is there not to begin a process but to end the process of protest and pressure. Why would this be considered to be a hypocritical gesture? How is tokenism being used during the events MLK describes in Birmingham? Why were there some that argued in favor of tokenism?

Essay Topic 2

Not much is mentioned about MLK's wife during the events of this book. Why do you think that is? Why do you think it was important for MLK to include her in the telling of him being in jail and her trying to call? Even though Coretta isn't mentioned much, how much influence do you think she had during the events in this book? How do you think Coretta King felt about her husband's intense involvement with the civil rights movement? How do you think Coretta showed her support to MLK? How do you think Coretta's support helped motivated MLK?

Essay Topic 3

In the book we meet an individual named Harry Belafonte. He is a friend of MLK and a supporter of the S.C.L.C. What significance does Belafonte have? MLK describes Belafonte as being totally involved in anything he takes on. How was he involved with the campaign? How was Belafonte involved when MLK was sent to jail? Do you think Belafonte was just involved because MLK was an old friend? What hope do you think he saw in the campaign in Birmingham?

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