- 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) 2001
B) 1986
C) 1975
D) 1995
- 2. Which organization did King lead?
A) SNCC
B) Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)
C) Black Panthers
D) NAACP
- 3. What was the focus of King's activism?
A) Nonviolent resistance
B) Militant uprising
C) Political lobbying
D) Economic boycotts
- 4. Which city is closely associated with early Civil Rights protests?
A) New York
B) Atlanta
C) Washington D.C.
D) Montgomery
- 5. What was a key event that escalated King’s visibility?
A) Montgomery Bus Boycott
B) March on Washington
C) Birmingham Campaign
D) Selma to Montgomery March
- 6. In which U.S. state did King begin his ministry?
A) Tennessee
B) Georgia
C) Mississippi
D) Alabama
- 7. Who was a close associate of King during the Civil Rights Movement?
A) Ralph Abernathy
B) John F. Kennedy
C) Frederick Douglass
D) W.E.B. Du Bois
- 8. On what basis did King promote civil disobedience?
A) Self-interest
B) Moral responsibility
C) Political gain
D) Violence
- 9. What type of source material does Garrow use?
A) Memoirs by other leaders
B) Newspaper articles only
C) Primary sources and interviews
D) Fictional accounts
- 10. How does Garrow depict King’s personality?
A) As shy and introverted
B) As power-hungry
C) As one-dimensional and simple
D) As complex and deeply principled
- 11. Which president did King have a notable correspondence with?
A) Franklin D. Roosevelt
B) Richard Nixon
C) John F. Kennedy
D) Lyndon B. Johnson
- 12. Who assassinated Martin Luther King Jr.?
A) John Wilkes Booth
B) Lee Harvey Oswald
C) Sirhan Sirhan
D) James Earl Ray
- 13. What did King advocate for as a solution to poverty?
A) Corporate tax cuts
B) Welfare dependency
C) Increased taxes on the rich
D) Economic justice
- 14. What was King's ultimate goal according to the book?
A) Promoting socialism
B) Establishing a Black nation
C) Fighting against the Vietnam War
D) Achieving equality for all people
- 15. What year was King assassinated?
A) 1968
B) 1970
C) 1965
D) 1971
- 16. During which campaign did King face violent opposition in 1965?
A) Selma to Montgomery marches
B) Birmingham Campaign
C) Freedom Summer
D) Rochester movement
- 17. Who wrote 'Bearing the Cross'?
A) Stephen Oates
B) Cornel West
C) Taylor Branch
D) David J. Garrow
- 18. What award did King receive in 1964?
A) Nobel Peace Prize
B) Pulitzer Prize
C) Presidential Medal of Freedom
D) Grammy Award
- 19. What movement is the focus of 'Bearing the Cross'?
A) Labor Movement
B) Civil Rights Movement
C) Anti-Vietnam War Movement
D) Women's Suffrage
- 20. Who is the primary subject of 'Bearing the Cross'?
A) Rosa Parks
B) Martin Luther King Jr.
C) Frederick Douglass
D) Malcolm X
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