Quiz on Martin Luther King Jr.

When did Martin Luther King Jr. give the “I Have a Dream” speech?

• August 1929

• August 1953

• August 1963

• August 1968

Which was an example of segregation?

• People gathered for a March on Washington.

• Black children and White children attended separate schools.

• Martin Luther King Jr. led marches.

• People threatened King’s life.

What is the meaning of protest?

• the lasting impact of a person or thing

• the unfair treatment of a group of people

• a strong belief in something

• an event where people speak out against something

Which detail from the article best illustrates the meaning of protest?

• “King led peaceful marches . . . to try to bring about change.”

• “He was about to make history.”

• “It is celebrated on the third Monday in January.”

• “Shim also got his community to take part.”

What do the authors mean when they write that “not everyone takes the day off” on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

• Some states do not recognize the holiday.

• Many people do community service that day.

• Government workers must work that day.

• Some Americans have not heard of King.

In which section can you find details about service projects by kids at Pantera Elementary School?

• “Honoring King’s Dream”

• “Unfair Laws”

• “The Dream Lives On”

• “Important Events in King’s Life”

What is the main idea of the article titled "Four More Years"?

• In November, Americans elected a new president.

• Donald Trump will be sworn in as president on January 20.

• J.D. Vance will serve as vice president.

• Trump has chosen people to help him lead the government.

The inauguration takes place at ___.

• the Washington Monument

• the White House

• the U.S. Capitol

• an inaugural ball

Which word is similar in meaning to oath?

• ceremony

• election

• speech

• promise

What is the section “On the Job” mostly about?

• how the vice president helps the president

• what happens after the president takes the oath of office

• Trump’s first presidency

• the people Trump has chosen to help him