Quiz on King's Speech

In the context of the speech, what does "prosperity" most likely refer to?

• Financial wealth

• Spiritual enlightenment

• Educational opportunities

• Political power

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which of the following best describes the term "tribulations" as used in the speech?

• Celebrations

• Achievements

• Hardships

• Debates

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4

The word "oppression" in the speech refers to:

• Freedom and equality

• Unjust treatment and control

• Economic prosperity

• Social advancement

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does the term "hallowed" suggest about the location King refers to?

• It is abandoned

• It is ordinary

• It is sacred

• It is modern

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4

In the context of the speech, "redemptive" suffering implies:

• Punishment for wrongdoing

• Suffering that leads to positive change

• Avoidable pain and hardship

• The need for revenge

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

The term "exalted" in the speech most closely means:

• Lowered

• Criticized

• Elevated

• Forgotten

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which suffix is added to the root word "segrega-" to form a noun meaning "the act of separating"?

• -ism

• -ity

• -tion

• -ment

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CCSS.L.9-10.4B

What is the main theme of King's "I Have a Dream" speech?

• The importance of education

• The need for economic reform

• Racial equality and harmony

• The history of the Civil Rights Movement

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

Which rhetorical device does King frequently use in his speech?

• Alliteration

• Repetition

• Hyperbole

• Irony

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CCSS.RI.9-10.6

What does King mean when he says, "Now is the time to rise from the dark and desolate valley of segregation to the sunlit path of racial justice"?

• It's time to move to a different geographical location

• It's time to transition from inequality to equality

• It's time to forget about past injustices

• It's time to embrace darkness and isolation

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.1