Listening Comprehension: Martin Luther King, Jr.

In which month is Martin Luther King's birthday?

• December

• January

• July

What did Martin Luther King, Jr. fight for?

• equal rights for African Americans and all Americans

• the right of women to vote in America

• freedom of religion

What is true about King's childhood education?

• He struggled with learning.

• He was a very strong student.

• He did not have the opportunity to attend school.

Which best describes Martin Luther King, Jr.'s upbringing?

• King was an only child and grew up in Montgomery, Alabama.

• King had a loving family and grew up in New York, New York.

• King had a loving family and grew up in Atlanta, Georgia.

King married Coretta Scott. What did Coretta do?

• Coretta was a singer.

• Coretta was a teacher.

• Coretta was a pastor.

What word describes the separation of groups based on color or race?

• together

• protest

• segregation

What was King's most famous speech called?

• I Believe

• I Have a Dream

• I Will Dream

Dr. King was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize because he...

• helped to get civil rights for African Americans.

• gave many important speeches to large crowds.

• died in Memphis, Tennessee.

Dr. King is honored in which way?

• There are schools, buildings, and streets named after him.

• A lot of money is given to his family.