A literacy test given to black voters in the 1960s.

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jaggington on September 19th, 2017 at 09:42 UTC »

Here's a Slate article about this test. This image is misleading since it shows only the first page. There were another 2 pages and a total of 30 questions to be completed in 10 minutes.

BlBtl on September 19th, 2017 at 10:42 UTC »

One wrong answer is failing?!

10per on September 19th, 2017 at 12:44 UTC »

Ironically the person grading the test is not required to have a 5th grade education.