Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Lesson

What was Martin Luther King Jr.'s given name?

• John Martin King Jr. 

• Michael King Jr. 

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What did Martin Luther King Sr. do for a living?

• He was a minister

• He was a salesman

• He was a teacher

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Why was Martin Luther King Jr. the angriest he had ever been after he won the speech contest?

• On his way home, he was not allowed on the bus.

• He was not allowed to sit on the bus seats. He had to stand in the back of the bus.

• They didn't let him win the speech contest.

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What is discrimination?

• Being treated differently because of the color of your skin

• Being treated differently because of your religion

• Being treated differently because of the color of your skin or your religion

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Why do we call Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. doctor?

• He was a doctor at the hospital.

• He earned his doctorate degree from Boston College.

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How many children did Dr. King have?

• He had three children.

• He had five children.

• He had four children.

Who inspired Dr. King?

• Michael Jackson

• His grandmother

• Mahatma Gandhi

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How many times was Dr. King arrested?

• 10

• 29

• 45

• 33

What was Dr. King's dream?

• He wanted to ride on the bus.

• He wanted to be rich and famous.

• He wanted everyone to be treated fairly and with respect.

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What did the discrimination act do?

• It made speeches against the government illegal.

• It made segregation and discrimination illegal.

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