Martin Luther King, Jr. Quiz

What is one way Jackie Robinson fought against discrimination?

• He helped his mother by working at a job to earn money.

• He did not give up his seat on a bus to a white passenger.

• He let his friends use his baseball glove when they needed it.

What does equality mean?

• Everyone is treated differently.

• Everyone has the same rights.

Look at the picture.

How did Jackie show "good sportsmanship" while playing baseball?

• Jackie yelled back at people who were unkind to him.

• Jackie played his best even when people were unkind to him.

Why were Jackie's white neighbors unkind to his family when he was a child?

• Because some white neighbors did not want to treat African Americans fairly.

• Because Jackie and his brothers were better baseball players.

Where were Jackie Robinson and Martin Luther King, Jr. born?

• California

• Georgia

What is one way Martin Luther King, Jr. influenced people to make changes?

• He played baseball so well people supported him integrating the sport.

• He spoke as a minister and led protests.

Dr. King fought for "civil rights". What are civil rights?

• Rights that all citizens should have.

• Rights only meant for some citizens.

Martin Luther King, Jr. wanted "justice for all". What is justice?

• Justice is when things are fair to everyone.

• Justice is when things are fair for some.

Which BEST describes the protests Dr. King led?

• Non-violent

  (peaceful)

• Non-quiet

  (not peaceful)

What is the title of Dr. King's most famous speech?

• "I Believe in You"

• "Equal Rights for All"

• "I Have a Dream"