Words of Wisdom from John Lewis (2018)

Where was John Lewis when he heard about Dr. King's assassination?

• Atlanta, GA

• Indianapolis, IN

• New York, NY

• Washington, D.C.

Who announced Dr. King's assassination to the group John Lewis was with?

• John F. Kennedy

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Robert Kennedy

What does John Lewis say about the consequences of actions and words in the context of social justice?

• They are always negative.

• They are usually ignored.

• They can come with consequences.

• They are always positive.

What happened to John Lewis and his seat mate during the Freedom Rides in Rock Hill, South Carolina?

• They were attacked by members of the Klan.

• They were ignored by the locals.

• They were arrested by the police.

• They were welcomed by the community.

What did John Lewis do when a former Klan member apologized for attacking him?

• He reported the incident to the police.

• He accepted the apology and forgave him.

• He ignored the apology.

• He refused to accept the apology.

What are you taking away from John Lewis's message about "Good Trouble" and the lessons we covered in this unit? In what ways do you think the information in this unit will inform and/or influence you personally? Please take some time to answer this question with honest reflection.