Letter from Birmingham Jail

What is the basis for King’s argument against the idea that he is an outsider who came to Birmingham?

• He was born in Birmingham.

• He has many relatives in Birmingham.

• He has organizational ties in Birmingham.

• He went to college in Birmingham.

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Why does King compare himself to early Christian prophets?

• Because they died fighting for their cause?

• Because they believed in civil disobedience.

• Because they did not submit to unjust laws.

• Because they did not negotiate with enemies.

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What does King mean when he says in lines 37-38, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere”?

• All citizens are equally threatened by justice.

• All laws are unfair and should be ignored.

• All laws are unfair and should be ignored.

• Everyone is affected when one person is hurt.

   

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According to King, the purpose of direct nonviolent action is to

• End the bombings of homes and churches.

• Halt the activities of both merchants and consumers.

• Create tension so that people must confront an issue.

• Draw the sympathy of the religious community and moderate whites.

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King uses the evidence that other nations are gaining political independence to argue against

• inhumane treatment

• waiting for freedom

• violent protests

• asking for compromise

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Which is NOT one of the four basic steps in any nonviolent campaign?

• Collection of the facts

• Physical retaliation

• Negotiation

• Direct action

King states that there are two types of laws: Just and unjust.  Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a “just” law?

• man-made code that squares with the moral law or the law of God

• a majority compels a minority to follow and that is willing to follow itself.

• uplifts human personality.

• is out of harmony with the moral law.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

King expresses his “grave disappointment” with which of the following groups?

• liberals

• white moderates

• conservatives

• teachers

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King’s definition of civil disobedience includes

• breaking unjust laws

• accepting the penalty

• resisting violently

• both A and B

   

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What statement best describes Dr. King’s purpose in writing the letter?

• Dr. King hoped to explain why the discrimination of African Americans is immoral

• Dr. King criticized white Americans who were supportive of his cause but were fearful of the Klan’s terrorism

• Dr. King attempts to encourage all Americans to end racism by joining the cause

• Dr. King responded to the criticism he received from people by addressing each of their claims.

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