Understanding King's Letter from Birmingham Jail
Authored by ASHLEY DAVIS
English
9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did Martin Luther King Jr. write the "Letter from Birmingham Jail"?
To announce his retirement from the civil rights movement
To explain and defend the civil rights movement against criticism
To request financial support for his legal fees
To criticize the federal government
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CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one reason King and his followers chose to protest instead of negotiate?
They wanted to create chaos in Birmingham
Previous agreements for change were broken
They were not interested in peaceful solutions
They wanted to avoid media attention
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CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to King, what is a characteristic of a just law?
It benefits only the majority
It is enforced by the military
It applies to everyone equally
It is based on historical traditions
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CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was King disappointed with many white church leaders?
They actively opposed the civil rights movement
They were more concerned about order than justice
They supported segregation laws
They were too busy with their own congregations
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CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did King believe about moderates compared to extremists?
Moderates were more helpful than extremists
Extremists were less of a problem than moderates
Moderates were a bigger problem because they did not take action
Extremists were always violent
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CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word "yearning" mean as used in the study guide?
A feeling of satisfaction
A deep longing or desire
A sense of confusion
A state of anger
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CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word "idly" mean as used in the study guide?
With great enthusiasm
Doing something without effort or interest
In a hurried manner
With careful attention
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CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
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