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Letter from Birmingham Jail

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Clergymen are

a)

brothers at arms

b)

religious leaders

c)

rebels

d)

county judges

2.

"As I am confined in Birmingham jail...". The word "confined" most nearly means

a)

able to engage

b)

being placed in solitary

c)

unable to leave

d)

ability to pay a fine

3.

The antonym for "consented" is

a)

disagreed

b)

disallowed

c)

allowed

d)

agreed

4.

If a person is cognizant of their surroundings, they are

a)

ignorant to the facts.

b)

doubtful of their actions.

c)

aware of what happens around them

d)

lost and trying to find their way.

5.

Which word from the Palace Thief describes the word "agitator"?

a)

cardinal

b)

umbra

c)

dullard

d)

roustabout

6.

the closest meaning of the word "grapple" is

a)

working with others

b)

turning into grape juice

c)

trying to overcome

d)

none of the above

7.

A good synonym for gainsaying is

a)

contradicting

b)

disputing

c)

denying

d)

all of the above

e)

none of the above

8.

School creates a period of time where you are not able to go on fieldtrips. That period can be called a

a)

auditorium

b)

mortuary

c)

moratorium

d)

dormitory

9.

Jessica became unfettered when she finally broke up with her abusive boyfriend. The word unfettered most nearly means

a)

elated

b)

liberated

c)

constrained

d)

cleared

10.

A person who constantly annoys or provokes others with criticism is called a

a)

liberal

b)

conservative

c)

millenial

d)

gadfly

11.

If you include pathos in your writing you most like will appeal to the reader's

a)

comprehension

b)

feelings and emotions

c)

nerves

d)

logic

12.

A reaction that causes you to act on an impulse can be defined as

a)

at whim

b)

thoughtful

c)

indecisive

d)

harmful

13.

When you are freed from punishment or harm you have been given

a)

credit

b)

punishment

c)

impunity

d)

resentments

14.

Antonym for untimely

a)

expected

b)

not on time

c)

late

d)

desired

15.

A person who is dedicated to a particular cause is called a

a)

clergymen

b)

campaigner

c)

donor

d)

devotee