Letter to B. MLK Review

_____________ acknowledging a valid point made by the opposition.

In the Letter from Birmingham Jail MLK mentions the Apostle Paul and the gospel of Jesus Christ. Which rhetorical device was he using.

Why was King in Birmingham?

• he was invited to help fight the segregation there

• he lived there

• he gave a speech there but drove over the speed limit on his way out of town

• he picked Birmingham as the next place to hold a non-violent protest

According to King, history shows that...

• people don't like to give up their power.

• people easily listen to others and change their behavior.

• social change happens quickly, not over time.

• equality can never happen.

King believes that resentment and frustration over racism should be channeled into...

• non-violent direct action.
• violent protest.
• religious belief.
• political discussions.

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 organizational ties in Birmingham.
• He has many relatives in Birmingham.
• He went to college in Birmingham.

 Why was Martin Luther King arrested and put in jail?

• He refused to pay income taxes. 
• The U.S. President felt threatened by his actions.  
• He participated in illegal fundraising.  
• He instructed people to disobey unjust laws.  

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.

   

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.

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

• Collection of the facts

• Physical retaliation

• Negotiation

• Direct action