WorksheetsThe American Dream
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Ethos is the appeal to ____.
a)
logic
b)
emotions
c)
ethics/morals
2.
Pathos is the appeal to ___.
a)
emotions
b)
ethics/morals
c)
logic
3.
Logos is the appeal to the ___.
a)
emotions
b)
logic
c)
ethics/morals
4.
In "The American Dream," what historic document does King quote to describe the essence of the American dream?
a)
The Constitution of the United States
b)
The Declaration of Independence
c)
the Emancipation Proclamation
d)
The Mayflower Compact
5.
In "The American Dream," what idea does Dr. King see as fundamental to the American dream?
a)
Every person has a right to a job
b)
Each person should live in America
c)
All people have equal rights
d)
All people should have the right to vote
6.
In "The American Dream," why does Dr. King believe America is "essentially a dream"?
a)
because it lacks logic
b)
because it fulfills all of our wishes
c)
because it is not yet what it should be
d)
because it is a fantasy that will never be real
7.
Which of these is an example of figurative language that King uses in "The American Dream" to create a memorable, vivid image?
a)
"Each individual has certain basic rights"
b)
"The clock of destiny is ticking out"
c)
"All of us must develop a world perspective"
d)
"This is the kind of world in which we live"
8.
In "The American Dream," what does King say America must change to remain a "first-class nation"?
a)
America must no longer have politicians
b)
America must no longer have ambitions
c)
America must no longer have second-class citizens
d)
America must no longer have third-class travel.
9.
In "The American Dream," what does King say will make the American dream come true?
a)
making speeches
b)
learning about other cultures
c)
inventing more high-tech solutions
d)
thinking of people as brothers
10.
In "The American Dream," what does King say he fears will happen if Americans do not choose to live together peacefully?
a)
We will be forced to go to war
b)
We will perish as fools
c)
Many people will leave the country
d)
Neighborhoods will disappear
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