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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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