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WorksheetsMLK Test Review
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 44mins
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1.
What is King suggesting people do now?
a)
prepare for the hard times ahead.
b)
fight harder than ever for freedom.
c)
continue to work slowly and steadily towards equality.
d)
calm the movement so as not to overwhelm the nation.
2.
How does King want advocates for equality to pursue their work?
a)
through violent action.
b)
without discipline.
c)
peacefully
d)
passively
3.
King will consider the movement successful when…
a)
the nation apologizes for the injustices African Americans have suffered.
b)
the people who have discriminated against African Americans are punished.
c)
African Americans see some kind of indication that America is willing to change.
d)
African Americans are no longer subjected to discrimination, segregation, and violence.
4.
Which of the following best describes King’s dream?
a)
Political figures that are fair and moral will rise to power in the South.
b)
The next generation will learn from the current generation's mistakes.
c)
Inequality that exists between black and whites will come to an end.
d)
All wrongs committed by America will be made right.
5.
Which of the following describes how King believes having faith will affect the Civil Rights Movement?
a)
It will intimidate those who don’t support the movement.
b)
It will give people the strength to survive the hard times ahead.
c)
It will unite the nation and supporters of the movement.
d)
It will make people understand why everyone deserves freedom.
6.
Which of the following identifies the central idea of the text?
a)
King believes that African Americans should not be denied their civil rights, and encourages others to be relentless in their non-violent fight for freedom.
b)
King’s dream is for African Americans to be free, and makes it clear he will do anything to achieve this, no matter the consequences.
c)
King does not believe that America is ready to grant African Americans their freedom, but is hopeful for a future in which this is possible.
d)
King knows that equality is not something he will see during his lifetime, but is confident that his children will eventually live in a world of equality.
7.
Which detail best supports that King believes that African Americans should not be denied their cilvil rights, and encourages others to be relentless?
a)
“But one hundred years later, the Negro still is not free. One hundred years later, the life of the Negro is still sadly crippled by the manacles of segregation and the chains of discrimination.” (Paragraph 3)
b)
“In the process of gaining our rightful place, we must not be guilty of wrongful deeds. Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred.” (Paragraph 8)
c)
“I am not unmindful that some of you have come here out of great trials and tribulations. Some of you have come fresh from narrow jail cells.” (Paragraph 14)
d)
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” (Paragraph 20)
8.
What does King mean when he says that one day "every hill and mountain shall be made low"?
a)
The United States will become the same everywhere.
b)
Prejudice will exist everywhere.
c)
The need to struggle for basic rights will no longer exist.
d)
Travel between states will become easier
9.
What is King's intended effect in the speech "I Have a Dream"?
a)
To chastise Americans for their families.
b)
To deepen people's appreciation of the physical and social environment.
c)
To challenge people to improve the civil rights of all Americans.
d)
To urge a united front in the war against poverty.
10.
Martin Luther King, Jr. uses the image of “the valley” to represent
a)
justice
b)
bad times
c)
the future
d)
peace
11.
In paragraphs four and five, Dr. King uses an analogy to illustrate America’s broken promise of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness to “her citizens of color.” What is this analogy, or comparison?
a)
A promissory note--a check that has come back marked “insufficient funds”
b)
A dark empty well with a bottomless bucket tied to a frayed rope
c)
crossroads in a dark forest
d)
A vast stretch of sand occasionally interrupted by lakes--which prove to be illusions
12.
Which repeated phrase in Dr. King’s speech has additional power because it is from a familiar patriotic song?
a)
“I have a dream”
b)
“Now is the time to”
c)
“One hundred years later”
d)
“Let freedom ring”
13.
In the second paragraph of the speech (beginning "Five score years ago . . ."), which extended metaphor does Dr. King introduce?
a)
Life as a journey
b)
Highs (mountains) and lows (valleys)
c)
Life as a dream
d)
Light (day) and darkness (night)
14.
Why did Dr. King quote “My country, ‘tis of thee”?
a)
To make a patriotic appeal to his audience
b)
To introduce his quote from the Pledge of Allegiance
c)
To get everyone in the mood to hear his thoughts on politics
d)
To provide a smooth transition to the next performer, who was a singer
15.
Parallel to the famous refrain that appears toward the end of his speech (and which serves as its title) is an anaphor in the third paragraph. Identify this early refrain.
a)
Let freedom ring
b)
One hundred years later
c)
We can never be satisfied
d)
I have a dream
16.
What adds emphasis to specific ideas, words, or phrases; allows listener to think about the ideas being presented.
a)
Delivery
b)
Pauses
c)
Tone
d)
Diction
17.
Dr. King spoke with confidence and demonstrated authrority and knowledge in his words. As well, he allowed for his argument to feel much more stronger and inspiring, this is example of what figurative language?
a)
tone
b)
diction
c)
rhetorical appeals
d)
pauses
18.
Referring to the struggles that the black community have faced and are facing, threatening that will be a "rude awakening, and mentioning his children and hopes for the future is an example of what rhetorical appeal?
a)
Pathos
b)
Ethos
c)
Logos
d)
Intrinsic
19.
"It is obvious today that America has defaulted on this promissory note, insofar as her citizens of color are concerned. Instead of honoring this sacred obligation, America has given the Negro people a bad check, a check which has come back marked "insufficient funds.'" What type of figurative language is this?
a)
Anaphora
b)
Allusion
c)
Metaphor
d)
Parallelism
20.
"Now is the time to make real the promises of democracy. Now is the time to rise from the dark and desolate valley of segregation to the sunlit path of racial justice. Now is the time to lift our nation from the quicksands of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood. Now is the time to make justice a reality for all of God's children." This is example of what type of figurative language?
a)
Anaphora
b)
Metaphor
c)
Allusion
d)
Parallelism
21.
"Unalienable Rights" of "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." This is what type of figurative language?
a)
Anaphora
b)
Allusion
c)
Metaphor
d)
Parallelism
22.
"Let freedom ring from the prodigious hilltops of New Hampshire. Let freedom ring from the mighty mountains of New York. Let freedom ring from the heightening Alleghenies of Pennsylvania. Let freedom ring from the snow-capped Rockies of Colorado. Let freedom ring from the curvaceous slopes of California." This is what type of figurative language?
a)
Anaphora
b)
Metaphor
c)
Allusion
d)
Parallelism
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