Martin Luther King Jr.'s Iconic Speech Quiz

What significant event was Martin Luther King Jr. preparing for on August 28, 1963?

• The Birmingham Campaign

• The signing of the Civil Rights Act

• The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom

• The Selma to Montgomery marches

Who encouraged Martin Luther King Jr. to speak about his dream during the speech?

• Rosa Parks

• Coretta Scott King

• Mahalia Jackson

• Jesse Jackson

What phrase did Martin Luther King Jr. famously improvise during his speech?

• I have a vision

• I have a dream

• I have a hope

• I have a plan

How many people approximately attended Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech on the mall?

• One million

• Three hundred thousand

• A quarter million

• Half a million

What was a key theme of Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech?

• Economic prosperity

• A united, colorblind America

• Technological advancement

• Political reform