My Brother Martin Comprehension

Which word BEST describes how the author feels toward her brother, M.L.?

• angry

• jealous

• nervous

• respectful

What does the author mean when she says: "Daddy practiced what he preached."

• Their father had difficulty speaking.

• Their father memorized his sermons.

• Their father lived up to the beliefs that he taught.

• Their father gave the same sermons to everyone.

What historical event do these closing words suggest:

"And when he was much older, my brother M.L. dreamed a dream..."

• Martin Luther King's violent death

• Martin Luther King's election to office.

• Martin Luther King's retirement from work.

• Martin Luther King's most famous speech.

Because of the laws that treated

black people unfairly, Martin’s

father decided to —

• keep his children close to

  home

• explain the laws to his

  children

• move away from Atlanta

• give up his career as a

  minister

Martin’s father reacted to

the unfair laws against black

people by —

• pretending the laws did

  not exist

• telling his children to be

  quiet and safe

• becoming sad and angry

• speaking out against hatred

  and injustice

Which event first showed the King children that some people treated African Americans unfairly?

• They were kicked off a

  streetcar.

• Their white friends were not

  allowed to play with them.

• They were forced to sit in

  the balcony of a theater.

• Their piano teacher stopped

  giving them lessons.

Which word BEST describes how the author feels about M.L.?

• jealous

• angry

• respectful

• nervous

What is the main theme of 'My Brother Martin'?

• A) Family and love

• B) Adventure and exploration

• C) Science and technology

• D) Mystery and suspense

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'My Brother Martin'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Alliteration

What does the author mean by 'My Brother Martin was a beacon of hope'?

• A) Martin was a lighthouse keeper

• B) Martin was a symbol of guidance and inspiration

• C) Martin was a famous artist

• D) Martin was a scientist