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This text comes from an annual report prepared in 1993. Who prepared this report?

• A. the Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday Commission

• B. the president of the United States

• C. the United States Congress

• D. the drum major for justice and peace

In the text, what does the author provide a list of?

• A. a list of federal holidays in the United States

• B. a list of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s accomplishments

• C. a list of ways the “King holiday” pays tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr.

• D. a list of communities that are divided by barriers

According to the Federal Holiday Commission, the King holiday is a day when "people of all races, religions, classes, and stations in life put aside their differences and join in a spirit of togetherness." Based on this, what can be concluded about the King holiday?

• A. It is a positive and unifying day for Americans.

• B. It is a negative and harmful day for Americans.

• C. It is a confusing and difficult day for Americans.

• D. It is an unimportant day for Americans.

Based on the information in the text, what might the Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday Commission think about Martin Luther King, Jr.?

• A. He was a selfish man.

• B. He was an inspiring man.

• C. He was a dangerous man.

• D. He was a controversial man.

What is the main idea of this text?

• A. The American ideals of freedom, justice, and opportunity for all need to be reaffirmed.

• B. The “King holiday” is a day to remember and celebrate the life and dream of Martin Luther King, Jr.

• C. Martin Luther King, Jr., dreamed an inspiring vision of freedom.

• D. The best qualities of the American spirit were awakened in the United States by Martin Luther King, Jr.