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Congressman John Lewis: A Civil Rights Hero

By Michelle Collins

How did John Lewis's upbringing in Alabama shape
his activism?

A. It encouraged him to pursue a career in business.

B. It led him to become a famous athlete.

C. It exposed him to the realities of segregation and injustice.

D. It made him indifferent to civil rights issues.

How did John Lewis's early aspirations influence his
activism?

A. He wanted to become a lawyer to fight for civil rights.

B. He aimed to be a minister, which led him to study theology.

C. He dreamed of being a politician from a young age.

D. He sought to become a teacher to educate others about civil rights.

What was John Lewis's role in the Nashville
Movement?

A. He was a supporter who provided funding.

B. He was a participant who helped desegregate lunch counters.

C. He was a critic who opposed the movement.

D. He was a leader who organized protests.

What was a key outcome of the Freedom Rides in
which John Lewis participated?

A. The end of Jim Crow laws

B. The desegregation of public transportation

C. The creation of the Civil Rights Act

D. The establishment of the NAACP

What significant event did John Lewis participate in
during 1965?

A. The Birmingham Campaign

B. The march from Selma to Montgomery

C. The Freedom Rides

D. The March on Washington

What does John Lewis emphasize as crucial in a
democratic society?

A. The role of education in society

B. The need for peaceful protests

C. The importance of voting rights

D. The right to free speech

What did John Lewis believe about the vote in a
democratic society?

A. It is a privilege that should be earned.

B. It is a tool for oppression.

C. It is precious and almost sacred.

D. It is irrelevant in modern politics.

What did John Lewis advocate for during his speech
at the March on Washington?

A. Education reform

B. Economic opportunities for all

C. Immediate freedom and equality

D. Healthcare access for minorities

Which strategy did John Lewis continue to use in
Congress?

A. Media manipulation tactics

B. Aggressive lobbying techniques

C. Traditional political campaigning

D. Strategies from the Civil Rights Movement

Which of the following best describes John Lewis's
approach to building coalitions?

A. He focused solely on individual leadership.

B. He emphasized collaboration and inclusivity.

C. He avoided working with other organizations.

D. He relied on aggressive tactics to gain support.