- 1. Bearing the Cross by David J. Garrow is a comprehensive and meticulously researched biography of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., chronicling his life and significant contributions to the civil rights movement in America. Published in 1986, the book not only details King's rise as a prominent leader advocating for nonviolent resistance against racial injustice but also delves into the challenges and dilemmas he faced, including his personal struggles, the complexities of his relationships, and the impact of his leadership on the broader civil rights agenda. Garrow draws from a wealth of primary sources, including interviews, letters, and archival material, providing an in-depth and nuanced portrait of King as both a public figure and a private man. The biography also discusses the social and political context of the 1950s and 1960s, highlighting significant events such as the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the March on Washington, and the Selma to Montgomery marches, while reflecting on the legacy of King's work in shaping America's path toward racial equality. Garrow's critical analysis helps illuminate the historical significance of King's philosophy of nonviolence, his commitment to social justice, and the ultimate sacrifices he made, making 'Bearing the Cross' not only an essential read for those interested in civil rights history but also a profound exploration of moral courage and leadership.
When was 'Bearing the Cross' published?
A) 1986
B) 1995
C) 2001
D) 1975
- 2. Which organization did King lead?
A) Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)
B) Black Panthers
C) NAACP
D) SNCC
- 3. What was the focus of King's activism?
A) Militant uprising
B) Political lobbying
C) Economic boycotts
D) Nonviolent resistance
- 4. Which city is closely associated with early Civil Rights protests?
A) Atlanta
B) Washington D.C.
C) Montgomery
D) New York
- 5. What was a key event that escalated King’s visibility?
A) Selma to Montgomery March
B) Montgomery Bus Boycott
C) Birmingham Campaign
D) March on Washington
- 6. In which U.S. state did King begin his ministry?
A) Tennessee
B) Mississippi
C) Alabama
D) Georgia
- 7. Who was a close associate of King during the Civil Rights Movement?
A) John F. Kennedy
B) W.E.B. Du Bois
C) Ralph Abernathy
D) Frederick Douglass
- 8. On what basis did King promote civil disobedience?
A) Political gain
B) Violence
C) Self-interest
D) Moral responsibility
- 9. What award did King receive in 1964?
A) Nobel Peace Prize
B) Pulitzer Prize
C) Grammy Award
D) Presidential Medal of Freedom
- 10. Who assassinated Martin Luther King Jr.?
A) James Earl Ray
B) Lee Harvey Oswald
C) Sirhan Sirhan
D) John Wilkes Booth
- 11. What year was King assassinated?
A) 1965
B) 1970
C) 1971
D) 1968
- 12. During which campaign did King face violent opposition in 1965?
A) Rochester movement
B) Birmingham Campaign
C) Selma to Montgomery marches
D) Freedom Summer
- 13. What did King advocate for as a solution to poverty?
A) Economic justice
B) Increased taxes on the rich
C) Welfare dependency
D) Corporate tax cuts
- 14. Who is the primary subject of 'Bearing the Cross'?
A) Malcolm X
B) Rosa Parks
C) Martin Luther King Jr.
D) Frederick Douglass
- 15. What movement is the focus of 'Bearing the Cross'?
A) Anti-Vietnam War Movement
B) Civil Rights Movement
C) Women's Suffrage
D) Labor Movement
- 16. Who wrote 'Bearing the Cross'?
A) Stephen Oates
B) Cornel West
C) David J. Garrow
D) Taylor Branch
- 17. What type of source material does Garrow use?
A) Fictional accounts
B) Newspaper articles only
C) Primary sources and interviews
D) Memoirs by other leaders
- 18. Which president did King have a notable correspondence with?
A) Franklin D. Roosevelt
B) Richard Nixon
C) Lyndon B. Johnson
D) John F. Kennedy
- 19. What was King's ultimate goal according to the book?
A) Fighting against the Vietnam War
B) Promoting socialism
C) Establishing a Black nation
D) Achieving equality for all people
- 20. How does Garrow depict King’s personality?
A) As power-hungry
B) As one-dimensional and simple
C) As shy and introverted
D) As complex and deeply principled
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