MLK Letter from Birmingham Jail

Who wrote the Letter from a Birmingham Jail?

• Malcolm X

• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

• Rosa Parks

• Stokely Carmichael

Which leader of the civil rights movement used non-violent civil disobedience to oppose segregation in the south?

• Dolores Huerta

• Malcom X

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Ceaser Chavez

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. believed that the only moral way to end segregation and racism was through...

• violence and riots.

• the political system.

• education.

• nonviolent passive resistance.

When Martin Luther King Jr. decided to write down his feelings and thoughts inside jail, which is now known as the famous "Letter from Birmingham Jail," how many pages do you think he wrote?

• 5

• 8

• 13

• 16

The message of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Letter from a Birmingham Jail was...

• Equal rights for all are inalienable and guaranteed by the constitution

• Americans were colorblind to the troubles in their country

• Equality would forever remain as a "dream"

• It would take riots for there to be change

Answer explanation

King's Letter from a Birmingham Jail depicts the need for all to join together in overcoming the injustices that were happening as they were against American's rights.

What attitude of white moderates is criticized in "Letter from a Birmingham Jail"?

• Their complete agreement with the civil rights movement.

• Their demeaning attitude and thoughts that time will be what fixes segregation, which shows a lack of real understanding about segregation.

• Their active participation in demonstrations.

• Their support for immediate legal changes.

Which of the following best summarizes the main idea of "Letter from a Birmingham Jail"?

• Advocating for the abolition of slavery

• Calling for nonviolent protests against segregation

• Arguing for the ratification of the Constitution

• Encouraging rebellion against the British monarchy

Martin Luther King Jr. was arrested and thrown into Birmingham Jail for which reason:

• violently hurting people

• destroying and looting businesses

• peacefully protesting with a march

• giving a speech in front of the mayor's office

How many days do you think Martin Luther King Jr. was placed into the Birmingham jail?

• 1

• 3

• 5

• 7

Martin Luther King Jr. was known for what types of protests?

• violent

• angry

• peaceful

• sneaky