WorksheetsCollection 6 MLK/Ghandi Quiz
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
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1.
In his opening paragraph, King says that he rarely pauses to answer criticisms, but he is replying to the clergymen because
a)
their actions were unwise and untimely.
b)
their letter shows them to be extremists
c)
he believes them to be sincere and good.
d)
he wants his letter to bring about change
2.
What is the basis for King’s argument against the idea that he is an outsider who came to Birmingham?
a)
He was born in Birmingham.
b)
He has organizational ties in Birmingham
c)
He has many relatives in Birmingham.
d)
He went to college in Birmingham.
3.
King compares himself to early Christian prophets because they
a)
died fighting for their cause.
b)
did not submit to unjust laws.
c)
believed in civil disobedience.
d)
did not negotiate with enemies
4.
What does King mean in lines 37–38 when he says, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere”?
a)
All citizens are equally threatened by justice
b)
Discrimination does not exist in rural areas
c)
All laws are unfair and should be ignored.
d)
Everyone is affected when one person is hurt.
5.
According to King, the purpose of direct nonviolent action is to
a)
end the bombings of homes and churches.
b)
create tension so that people have to confront an issue
c)
halt the activities of both merchants and consumers
d)
draw the sympathy of the religious community and moderate whites
6.
King uses the evidence that other nations are gaining political independence to argue against
a)
inhumane treatment.
b)
violent protests.
c)
waiting for freedom.
d)
asking for compromise.
7.
In line 210, King alludes to Paul Tillich’s opinion that “sin is separation” to
a)
identify a supporter who strengthens his credibility
b)
illustrate his counterargument against the white moderate.
c)
strengthen his moral argument against segregation.
d)
provide an example of direct nonviolent action.
8.
What does Gandhi see as the obstacle standing in the way of negotiations between India and Britain?
a)
India’s overwhelming poverty
b)
Britain’s present form of government
c)
India’s party of violence
d)
Britain’s economic exploitation of India
9.
In line 52, Gandhi uses the word conversion in the sentence "I have deliberately used the word conversion" to mean that he wants the British to have an
a)
epiphany, or realization, about what they have done wrong.
b)
understanding of the principles of Hinduism.
c)
incentive, or impetus, to use nonviolence instead of violence.
d)
action plan for India’s self-rule in the future.
10.
You can tell that Gandhi has a realistic grasp of actions Britain might take when he says
a)
“This letter is not in any way intended as a threat.”
b)
“Many think that non-violence is not an active force.”
c)
“It is, I know, open to you to frustrate my design by arresting me.”
d)
“You have unnecessarily laid stress upon the communal problems that unhappily affect this land.”
11.
Why does Gandhi mention the year 1919 in this letter?
a)
He was born in India in that year.
b)
He wrote this letter to the Viceroy, Lord Irwin, then.
c)
He became a lawyer in Britain in that year
d)
He realized the harmful nature of British policies then.
12.
Gandhi offers to postpone publication of the letter if he receives a telegram because he
a)
is afraid of the Viceroy’s anger
b)
seeks to avoid causing needless antagonism
c)
wants to keep his options for the future open.
d)
considers the Viceroy his good friend.
13.
What organizational pattern does Gandhi use in these lines to clarify what he wants: "When they are removed the path becomes easy. Then the way to friendly negotiation will be open" (lines 70–71)?
a)
order of importance
b)
chronological order
c)
cause-and-effect pattern
d)
explanation of pros and cons
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