Letter from Birmingham Jail Reading Comprehension Assessment
Authored by Cathy Thrasher
English
9th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is Dr. King's primary purpose for writing this letter?
To organize a protest in Birmingham
To respond to criticism from fellow clergymen
To document conditions in the Birmingham jail
To request financial support for his organization
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the letter, why is Dr. King in Birmingham?
To cause trouble and create tension
Because he was arrested without cause
Because he lives and works there permanently
Because he was invited and injustice exists there
Tags
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
What does Dr. King mean by "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere"?
Only some injustices matter
Justice is not important everywhere
All communities are interconnected in their fight for justice
Threats of injustice should be ignored
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Dr. King characterize the white moderate in his letter?
As helpful allies in the fight for civil rights
As more problematic than explicit racists
As violent opponents of integration
As strong supporters of direct action
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What metaphor does Dr. King use to describe the Black community's situation?
A burning building
A sinking ship
An airtight cage of poverty
A broken ladder
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Dr. King respond to accusations that his actions precipitate violence?
He accepts the criticism as valid
He ignores the accusation completely
He compares it to blaming a robbery victim
He advocates for violent resistance
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What rhetorical device does Dr. King use when discussing his daughter and Funtown?
Alliteration
Personal anecdote
Statistical evidence
Historical reference
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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