Letter from Birmingham Jail

Letter from Birmingham Jail

9th - 12th Grade

37 Qs

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Letter from Birmingham Jail

Letter from Birmingham Jail

Assessment

Quiz

English

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ausencio Delgado

Used 4+ times

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37 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of Dr. King's letter?
To criticize the actions of the Birmingham police
To defend his strategy of nonviolent protest
To announce a new campaign for civil rights
To request a meeting with fellow clergymen
To provide a historical account of the civil rights movement

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Dr. King justify his presence in Birmingham?
By claiming his right to travel freely
By stating he was invited by local organizations
By arguing that he was born in Birmingham
By explaining that he is seeking political office
By mentioning his desire to visit the city's landmarks

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes the tone of Dr. King's letter?
Indifferent and detached
Angry and confrontational
Objective and dispassionate
Respectful and persuasive
Sarcastic and humorous

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What rhetorical strategy does Dr. King use when he references historical figures like Socrates and Jesus?
To provide a timeline of historical events
To compare his actions to those of other leaders
To argue against the teachings of these figures
To suggest that his cause is religiously motivated
To demonstrate the effectiveness of violent protest

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Dr. King, what is the difference between just and unjust laws?
Just laws are created by the government, unjust laws are not
Just laws are difficult to follow, unjust laws are easy
Just laws align with moral law, unjust laws do not
Just laws apply to minorities, unjust laws to majorities
Just laws are permanent, unjust laws are temporary

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Dr. King address the clergymen's concern about breaking laws?
By agreeing to follow all laws in the future
By distinguishing between just and unjust laws
By denying that any laws have been broken
By promising to only break laws nonviolently
By questioning the validity of the laws in question

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Dr. King mean by the "cup of endurance running over"?
The police force being overwhelmed
The jails being filled to capacity
The activists reaching their limit of tolerance
The government enacting too many laws
The clergymen offering too much support

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