Life's Blueprint Quiz

What are the three principles that Dr. King focuses on?

• Courage, Perseverance, Success

• Love, Compassion, Forgiveness

• Equality, Justice, Freedom

• Belief, Determination, Excellence

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Reread the quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson in the text. What do you think it means?

• Innovation is the path to greatness

• Hard work leads to recognition

• Success comes to those who wait

• Talent is the key to achievement

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Think about Dr. King's examples of occupations. Does he believe that one must have a high profile occupation to be successful? Why or why not?

• Yes, because high profile occupations bring wealth and fame

• Yes, because only high profile occupations lead to recognition

• No, because success is determined by the quality of work, not the job title

• No, because only certain occupations are considered successful

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Read this quote from Mary Oliver: 'Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?' How can you relate it to Dr. King's 'Life's Blueprint' speech?

• Both quotes emphasize the importance of living life to the fullest

• Both quotes highlight the need for material success

• Both quotes focus on the pursuit of fame and recognition

• Both quotes stress the significance of following societal norms

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Apply Yourself: Now apply this to your life, goals, and dreams. How will you need to build your foundation in order to be successful?

• By working hard and striving for excellence

• By seeking fame and recognition

• By pursuing a high-paying job

• By following the expectations of others

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Reflect on Dr. King's 'Life's Blueprint' speech. How does it inspire you to shape your future?

• It encourages me to strive for fame and recognition

• It motivates me to follow societal norms and expectations

• It inspires me to work hard, believe in myself and strive for excellence

• It pushes me to seek a high-paying job for success

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What does Dr. King mean when he says 'If you can't fly, run. If you can't run, walk. If you can't walk, crawl, but by all means, keep moving'?

• One should always strive for physical fitness

• One should always keep moving towards their goals, no matter the pace

• One should always be in a hurry

• One should always follow the crowd

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How does the quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson 'Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail' align with Dr. King's speech?

• Both encourage following the crowd

• Both emphasize on the importance of wealth and fame

• Both inspire to create one's own path and make a difference

• Both stress on the significance of societal norms

What does Dr. King mean when he says 'We must keep moving. If you can't fly, run; if you can't run, walk; if you can't walk, crawl, but by all means keep moving'?

• One should always be in motion, regardless of the speed

• One should always be physically active

• One should always follow the crowd

• One should always be in a hurry

Reflect on Dr. King's 'Life's Blueprint' speech. How does it motivate you to shape your life?

• It encourages me to seek fame and wealth

• It inspires me to work hard and strive for excellence

• It pushes me to follow societal norms and expectations

• It motivates me to seek a high-paying job for success