Quiz on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

When was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. born?

• April 17, 1931

• March 16, 1928

• February 14, 1930

• January 15, 1929

At what age did Martin Luther King, Jr. start college?

• 17 years old

• 16 years old

• 15 years old

• 18 years old

What was Dr. King's profession?

• Teacher

• Doctor

• Christian minister

• Lawyer

What was the purpose of Dr. King's march to Washington, D.C. in 1964?

• To celebrate a national holiday

• To support a political candidate

• To protest against taxes

• To demand equal rights

What is the significance of the third Monday of January?

• It marks the start of Black History Month

• It is the day Dr. King was born

• It is the day of Dr. King's famous speech

• It is a holiday to celebrate Dr. King's life

What was the main message of Dr. King's 'I Have a Dream' speech?

• People should be judged by their education

• People should be judged by their skin color

• People should be judged by their heart

• People should be judged by their wealth