MLK Photos Shown for the First Time

According to the article, what is one reason why Dr. King was in Memphis?

• King was there to support African-American sanitation workers who had gone on strike.

• King was there to judge the working conditions of African-American sanitation workers.

• King was there to speak in favor of an end to racial discrimination.

Which of these is a statement of opinion?

• Groskinsky was working on an assignment for Life when he heard about King's death.

• King was without a doubt the most inspirational public speaker of the 20th century.

• King was carrying a book called Strength To Love inside his briefcase.

• Groskinsky was surprised to be granted access to the inside of King's room.

Which is the closest synonym for the word somber?

• racial

• traumatic

• melancholy

• spiritual

What is this article mainly about?

• The reason for Life's delay in publishing Henry Groskinsky's rare photographs

• The recently published photographs taken at the scene of Dr. King's assassination

• The neatly folded pajamas captured in a photograph of Dr. King's briefcase

• The historic assignments that made magazine photographer Henry Groskinsky famous

The article states: King was a tireless promoter of nonviolent resolution of conflicts. Which would be the closest synonym for the word promoter?

• advocate

• supervisor

• spectator

• aristocrat

Which of these should NOT be included in a summary of this article?

• Groskinsky and Silva were granted access to the inside of Dr. King's room.

• Previously published photos of the tragic event were taken from outside the motel.

• Life has recently published photographs of the aftermath of Dr. King's murder.

• The book called Strength To Love was published prior to April 4, 1968.

The author probably wrote this article to __________.

• Announce to readers the delayed conviction of the sniper who assassinated Dr. King

• Inform readers of recently published photographs of the aftermath of Dr. King's murder

• Reflect on Dr. King's emotionally delivered speech entitled "I See the Promised Land"

• Praise Dr. King's steadfast efforts to eliminate war, poverty, and racial discrimination

Which question is NOT answered by the article?

• Where in Dr. King's room was the book Strength To Love seen?

• What is the name of the person who murdered Dr. King?

• Why did Life wait 41 years to publish Groskinsky's rare photographs?

• What was the title of the speech Dr. King gave the day before he was murdered?

Which genre would this article belong to?

• fiction

• nonfiction

• drama

• poetry

"King encouraged the peaceful resolution of disagreements. He worked to end war and poverty. He also wanted all people to be treated fairly."

With this excerpt, the reader can tell:

• Why Martin Luther King encouraged peaceful resolution

• How Martin Luther King treated his associates

• How Martin Luther King was able to end a war

• What Martin Luther King believed in