Letter from a Birmingham Jail by Dr. Martin L. King Jr.

Letter from a Birmingham Jail by Dr. Martin L. King Jr.

11th Grade

19 Qs

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Letter from a Birmingham Jail by Dr. Martin L. King Jr.

Letter from a Birmingham Jail by Dr. Martin L. King Jr.

Assessment

Quiz

English

11th Grade

Easy

Created by

JACQUELINE GILL

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19 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of King’s use of biblical references in "Letter from Birmingham Jail"?

To entertain the audience with stories

To illustrate the moral imperative of civil disobedience

To provide historical context

To critique religious institutions

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does King establish a logical relationship between the evidence he presents and his central claim about justice?

By stating that all laws are inherently just

By using anecdotal evidence without clear connections

By systematically dismantling opposing views and providing counterexamples

By appealing solely to emotion without factual support

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does King integrate the arguments of his opponents into his own letter?

To weaken his own position

To show respect for differing opinions

To highlight the flaws in their reasoning and strengthen his own argument

To confuse the reader with multiple perspectives

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does King acknowledge the intellectual property of others in his argument?

By quoting them directly and giving credit to their ideas

By ignoring their contributions

By paraphrasing without citation

By dismissing their viewpoints

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of King's reference to Socrates in his letter?

To entertain the reader with historical anecdotes

To illustrate the importance of nonviolent resistance

To associate his actions with the legacy of great thinkers

To clarify his disdain for violent protest

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what way does King’s consideration of the credibility of his sources impact his overall argument?

It diminishes his credibility by relying on questionable sources

It enhances his argument's persuasiveness by demonstrating a well-researched position

It has no effect on his argument or credibility

It confuses the audience about the validity of his claims

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does King use evidence from the Constitution in his argument?

To undermine the significance of the document

To amplify his claim about the rights of all citizens

To provide a historical overview of American law

To confuse the audience about their legal rights

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