Martin Luther King Jr. Week 26 Assessment

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

• Atlanta, GA

• Boston, MA

• Washington, DC

• Montgomery, AL

Events in Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life influenced his desire for equality for everyone through his firsthand experiences with racial injustice and segregation.

• They exposed him to the realities of racial discrimination

• They had no impact on him

• They improved his financial status

• They led him to avoid social issues

Many businesses today have segregated areas for their customers.

• True

• False

Martin Luther King, Jr. never physically fought back when others threatened or hit him. Which characteristic did King demonstrate?

• dependability

• honesty

• patience

• trustworthiness

Choose the holiday that best completes the sentence. (a)   celebrates a leader in the Civil Rights Movement.

• Juneteenth

• Labor Day

• Martin Luther King Jr. Day

• Presidents' Day

In what month is Martin Luther King Jr. honored?

• January

• February

• March

• April