WorksheetsMy Brother Martin - Comprehension
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
1. The main purpose of this story is to--
entertain readers with a story of three siblings
persuade readers to treat others with respect and kindness
inform readers of Martin Luther King Jr.'s young life
Why does the author tell the story about the fur piece?
to show that the kids liked to play jokes on people
to show when the kids learned that their skin color caused them pain
to show why the kids were always in trouble
Which word best describes how the author feels about M.L.?
jealous
respected
angry
The author's father was a --
singer
musician
minister
Which sentence from the story shows that M.L. will do something important when he grows up?
"...one day, I'm going to turn this world upside down."
"But back then it was a crushing blow..."
"Why do white people treat colored people so mean?"
What happened when Daddy went to buy shoes for M.L.?
Daddy got into a fight with the store owner.
Daddy refused to be served at the back of the store.
Daddy did not have enough money to buy the shoes.
Why does the author show the date on page 341?
to show when M.L. was born
to show how America's laws have changed over time
to show when M.L spoke his famous words
Which word shows that segregation is wrong?
cruel
promise
example
The King children loosened
the legs on the piano bench
because they —
thought the piano bench
was too tall
wanted to avoid piano
lessons
liked to saw pieces of wood
Which event first showed the King
children that some people treated
African Americans unfairly?
Their piano teacher stopped
giving them lessons.
They were kicked off a
streetcar.
Their white friends were not
allowed to play with them.
Which event gave the King
children hope for the future?
Their mother told them that
someday things would
be better.
The WHITES ONLY
signs were removed from
City Hall.
Their mother started
to become a successful
musician.
Martin’s father reacted to
the unfair laws against black
people by
becoming sad and angry
telling his children to be quiet and safe
speaking out against hatred and injustice
