What is King suggesting people do now?

fight harder than ever for freedom.

prepare for the hard times ahead.

continue to work slowly and steadily towards equality.

calm the movement so as not to overwhelm the nation.

King will consider the movement successful when…

African Americans are no longer subjected to discrimination, segregation, and violence.

the nation apologizes for the injustices African Americans have suffered.

the people who have discriminated against African Americans are punished.

African Americans see some kind of indication that America is willing to change.

Which of the following best describes King’s dream?

Inequality that exists between black and whites will come to an end.

Political figures that are fair and moral will rise to power in the South.

The next generation will learn from the current generation's mistakes.

All wrongs committed by America will be made right.

Which of the following describes how King believes having faith will affect the Civil Rights Movement?

It will unite the nation and supporters of the movement.

It will intimidate those who don’t support the movement.

It will give people the strength to survive the hard times ahead.

It will make people understand why everyone deserves freedom.

Which of the following identifies the central idea of the text?

King believes that African Americans should not be denied their civil rights, and encourages others to be relentless in their non-violent fight for freedom.

King’s dream is for African Americans to be free, and makes it clear he will do anything to achieve this, no matter the consequences.

King does not believe that America is ready to grant African Americans their freedom, but is hopeful for a future in which this is possible.

King knows that equality is not something he will see during his lifetime, but is confident that his children will eventually live in a world of equality.

Which detail best supports that King believes that African Americans should not be denied their cilvil rights, and encourages others to be relentless?

“In the process of gaining our rightful place, we must not be guilty of wrongful deeds. Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred.” (Paragraph 8)

“But one hundred years later, the Negro still is not free. One hundred years later, the life of the Negro is still sadly crippled by the manacles of segregation and the chains of discrimination.” (Paragraph 3)

“I am not unmindful that some of you have come here out of great trials and tribulations. Some of you have come fresh from narrow jail cells.” (Paragraph 14)

What does King mean when he says that one day "every hill and mountain shall be made low"?

The need to struggle for basic rights will no longer exist.

The United States will become the same everywhere.

Prejudice will exist everywhere.

Travel between states will become easier

What is King's intended effect in the speech "I Have a Dream"?

To challenge people to improve the civil rights of all Americans.

To chastise Americans for their families.

To deepen people's appreciation of the physical and social environment.

To urge a united front in the war against poverty.

In paragraphs four and five, Dr. King uses an analogy to illustrate America’s broken promise of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness to “her citizens of color.” What is this analogy, or comparison?

A promissory note--a check that has come back marked “insufficient funds”

A dark empty well with a bottomless bucket tied to a frayed rope

A vast stretch of sand occasionally interrupted by lakes--which prove to be illusions

In the second paragraph of the speech (beginning "Five score years ago . . ."), which extended metaphor does Dr. King introduce?

Light (day) and darkness (night)

Highs (mountains) and lows (valleys)

Why did Dr. King quote “My country, ‘tis of thee”?

To make a patriotic appeal to his audience

To introduce his quote from the Pledge of Allegiance

To get everyone in the mood to hear his thoughts on politics

To provide a smooth transition to the next performer, who was a singer

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MLK Jr. was born in ________________________.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated in what month?

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Martin Luther King, Jr. was killed in what year?

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Martin Luther King Jr. won which of the following awards?

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As a child, MLK Jr. liked to ride his bike & play ______________.

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MLK Jr. said "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their _____________."

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MLK DAY TEST/Quiz

Martin Luther King, Jr. lived when there were unfair ________ in our country.

MLK Jr. was born in ________________________.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated in what month?

Martin Luther King, Jr. was killed in what year?

Martin Luther King Jr. won which of the following awards?

As a child, MLK Jr. liked to ride his bike & play ______________.

MLK Jr. said "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their _____________."

MLK Jr. led a boycott of the buses in Montgomery. Boycott means....

Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on the _________.

MLK Jr worked as a pastor in a church.

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