Emmett Till's Murder

What was the primary effect of Emmett Till's murder as mentioned in the text?

• It led to a decrease in racial violence.

• It caused international outrage and propelled the fight for justice and equality.

• It resulted in immediate legal reforms.

• It was quickly forgotten by the public.

How long ago did the horror of Emmett Till's murder occur from the perspective of the article written in 2023?

• 67 years ago

• 50 years ago

• 75 years ago

• 100 years ago

According to the article, how does the author suggest the impact of the horror experienced by Rev. Wheeler Parker Jr.?

• It occasionally affects him.

• It has been completely forgotten.

• It never left him and still haunts him.

• It only affects him during the anniversary of the event.

What role did Rev. Wheeler Parker Jr. have in relation to Emmett Till?

• He was a distant relative.

• He was a community leader.

• He was Emmett Till's cousin and best friend.

• He was a witness who did not know Emmett personally.

What was Till's nickname within his family?

• Jim

• Bobo

• Emmett

• Parker

Why did Till stutter according to Parker?

• He was born with it

• It was the result of a bout with polio

• It was due to an accident

• The text does not specify

What year did Till travel to Mississippi, which ended in tragedy?

• 1953

• 1954

• 1955

• 1956

What minor action by Till during the trip was mentioned as potentially dangerous?

• He laughed loudly

• He ran around the store

• He whistled at a white woman

• He told a joke

What does "the mores of the Jim Crow south" refer to in the text?

• Laws governing racial interactions

• Economic policies

• Cultural norms and behaviors

• Political movements

What was Parker's initial reaction when he heard the men talking outside at 2:30 in the morning?

• He felt relieved

• He thought they were getting ready to die

• He was confused

• He wanted to confront them