Martin Luther King Jr. Quiz

Guess where Dr. King stood as he shared his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech? Hint: It's in Washington, D.C.!

• Union Station

• the White House

• the National Cathedral

• the Lincoln Memorial

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Let's dive into history with a fun twist! In the iconic speech "I Have a Dream," what action does Dr. King passionately encourage African Americans to take?

• struggle for equal rights with discipline and dignity

• appreciate the freedoms they currently have

• register to vote, even if it is not convenient

• regard all white people with suspicion

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Let's dive into history with a fun twist! Can you figure out Dr. King's primary goal in his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech?

• He's rallying everyone to sign up and vote. Power to the people!

• He's encouraging Americans to dive deep into and celebrate their rich heritage.

• He's passionately calling for civil rights for every American, dreaming of equality and justice.

• He's seeking an apology from white Americans for the historical wrongs of slavery.

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Let's dive into history! Can you figure out the 'dream' Dr. King passionately shared in his iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech?

• power for the poor and disadvantaged

• more wealth and prosperity for all Americans

• election of more public officials from minority ranks

• liberty and justice for all Americans regardless of race

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Why do you think Dr. King waved the flag of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence in his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech?

• He wanted to wave a big reminder of the battles fought for freedom.

• He was hinting that it’s homework time to reread those historic texts.

• He aimed to underline that every American is promised certain unalienable rights.

• He thought those two monumental documents were having a bit of a squabble.

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Dr. King's powerful words in "I Have a Dream" inspire us! He advises against 'wallowing in the valley of despair.' What's the vibe he's suggesting we dodge?

• hopelessness from believing that the present situation will never change

• confidence that the present situation can be overcome without effort

• satisfaction that others will do the work of change for them

• resentment toward the society that has oppressed them

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Part A: Dive into "I Have a Dream." When Dr. King talks about a future where "the rough places will be made plain, and the crooked places will be made straight," what's he really envisioning?

• People who oppress others will face tough consequences.

• Elections at all levels will be conducted with absolute fairness.

• Judges will earn their positions purely based on their skills and integrity.

• A world where racial discrimination and injustice are relics of the past.

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Part B: Dive into 'I Have a Dream'! Which sentence sparkles with the essence of our previous discovery in Part A?

• Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand today, signed the Emancipation Proclamation.

• We refuse to believe that there are insufficient funds in the great vaults of opportunity of this nation.

• [W]e will be able to transform the jangling discords of our nation into a beautiful symphony of brotherhood.

• You have been the veterans of creative suffering. Continue to work with the faith that unearned suffering is redemptive.

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Imagine you're listening to Martin Luther King Jr.'s powerful "I Have a Dream" speech. He talks about African Americans "meeting physical force with soul force." What do you think he's really getting at with this idea?

• Is he suggesting that African Americans should always be ready to throw a grand party to fight against the unfairness of being segregated in hotels and restaurants?

• Could he be saying that African Americans should aim to be better than their oppressors, choosing not to retaliate with violence but with dignity and strength of character?

• Or does he mean that African Americans should keep a detailed account of all wrongs done to them, even after they achieve full integration into society?

• Perhaps he's hinting at the importance of holding onto their faith, using it as a pillar of support and comfort through the tough journey for equal rights?

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🌟 Dive into the wisdom of 'I Have a Dream'! Which quote truly shines, illuminating the path to the answer of Part A? 🌟

• There will be neither rest nor tranquility in America until the Negro is granted his citizenship rights.

• We must not allow our creative protest to degenerate into physical violence.

• And as we walk, we must make the pledge that we shall always march ahead.

• Continue to work with the faith that unearned suffering is redemptive.

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