WorksheetsH.U3--Lit of Civil Rights
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 32mins
Which of the following sentences contains the best example of parallel structure?
The inability of the delegates to the Constitutional Convention to act on the issue of slavery led to nearly 200 years of unrest that came to a head during the civil rights movement.
Although John F. Kennedy was killed before much of his civil rights program was enacted, his successor, Lyndon B. Johnson, fulfilled his promises of justice for African Americans.
Baseball player Jackie Robinson, singer Marian Anderson, poet Langston Hughes, and minister Martin Luther King, Jr. all played crucial roles in the fight for civil rights.
Charlayne Hunter-Gault, one of nine brave students who integrated the Little Rock school system, grew up to become an internationally known journalist.
Which of the following sentences contains the best example of parallel structure?
The 1960s saw mass social and economic protests in France, Italy, Poland, and many other places besides the United States.
Martin Luther, the German religious leader for whom King was named, wrote the Ninety-Five Theses, founded a new church, and translated the Bible into German.
President Lyndon Johnson’s ambitious program of social reform, so important to King’s fight for civil rights, was partially derailed by American involvement in the Vietnam War.
When Branch Rickey hired Jackie Robinson to play for the Brooklyn Dodgers, he explained that Robinson would need courage to keep from fighting back when taunted or threatened.
Why does King write “Letter from Birmingham Jail”? Choose three options.
to present his case to a lawyer who may get him out of jail
to occupy his time while he is waiting to be released from jail
to respond to well-intentioned criticism of the civil rights movement
to propose a peaceful settlement with the white police force of the city
to make his argument to everyone who will read the letter after its publication
According to “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” what is the main reason King and his followers are demonstrating and protesting in Birmingham, instead of negotiating with city leaders?
because King is affiliated with certain organizations in Birmingham
because King does not trust the white clergy to host fair negotiations
because Birmingham failed to keep promises made in earlier negotiations
because a significant political election has just taken place in Birmingham
According to “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” why is King “so greatly disappointed with the white church and its leadership”?
King believes that the leaders have become entirely absorbed in secular rather than religious concerns.
King believes that the church has stolen and misused donations given by its poorest parishioners.
King believes that the leaders have not stood up boldly in support of civil rights.
King believes that the church has nothing relevant to offer to the youth of the 1960s.
According to "Letter from Birmingham Jail," why does Dr. King feel some pride and satisfaction when he is criticized as an extremist?
He knows many great leaders in history were extremists.
He knows that extremists are always violent and destructive.
He believes in extremism as an alternative to violence.
He believes in extremism as a guarantee of safety.
In “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” who is the “we” to whom King refers most clearly in this sentence?
We will reach the goal of freedom in Birmingham and all over the nation, because the goal of America is freedom. Abused and scorned though we may be, our destiny is tied up with America’s destiny.
African Americans
all patriotic Americans
the police force in Birmingham
"outside agitators" in Birmingham
In “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” King expresses discontent with the “moderates” who sympathize with but take no part in the civil rights struggle, saying:
Shallow understanding from people of good will is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill will. Lukewarm acceptance is much more bewildering than outright rejection.
Which statement best explains why King would rather face outright opposition than “lukewarm acceptance”?
He believes that as long as the moderates stand passively aside, conditions cannot improve.
He believes that those who oppose the movement may persuade the moderates to join them.
He believes that because opposition is violent, it does much more harm than passive acceptance.
He believes that moderates who play no active role in the movement are secretly working against it.
Read this sentence from “Letter from Birmingham Jail”:
[T]here are two types of laws: just and unjust.
Which statement best describes the distinction King draws, in the letter, between two types of laws?
Just laws apply to deep-seated human prejudices, while unjust laws do not.
Just laws can realistically be enforced in actual life, while unjust laws cannot.
Just laws are rooted in universal principles of fairness, while unjust laws are not.
Just laws vary in harshness according to circumstances, while unjust laws do not.
Which of the following excerpts from “Letter from Birmingham Jail” is an example of an allusion?
We should never forget that everything Adolf Hitler did in Germany was “legal” and everything the Hungarian freedom fighters did in Hungary was “illegal.”
But now I must affirm that it is just as wrong, or perhaps even more so, to use moral means to preserve immoral ends.
I wish you had commended the Negro sit inners and demonstrators of Birmingham for their sublime courage, their willingness to suffer and their amazing discipline in the midst of great provocation.
If I have said anything in this letter that overstates the truth and indicates an unreasonable impatience, I beg you to forgive me.
Which of the following sentences from “Letter from Birmingham Jail” is an example of antithesis?
My citing the creation of tension as part of the work of the nonviolent resister may sound rather shocking.
One of the basic points in your statement is that the action that I and my associates have taken in Birmingham is untimely.
My friends, I must say to you that we have not made a single gain in civil rights without determined legal and nonviolent pressure.
We know through painful experience that freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed.
Which of the following excerpts from “Letter from Birmingham Jail” contains an example of a rhetorical question?
In your statement you assert that our actions, even though peaceful, must be condemned because they precipitate violence. . . . Isn’t this like condemning a robbed man because his possession of money precipitated the evil act of robbery?
One of the basic points in your statement is that the action that I and my associates have taken in Birmingham is untimely. Some have asked: “Why didn’t you give the new city administration time to act?”
Perhaps it is easy for those who have never felt the stinging darts of segregation to say, “Wait.” But . . . when you have to concoct an answer for a five year old son who is asking: “Daddy, why do white people treat colored people so mean?’’ . . . then you will understand why we find it difficult to wait.
. . . at first glance it may seem rather paradoxical for us consciously to break laws. One may well ask: “How can you advocate breaking some laws and obeying others?”
Aunt Alexandra's role in To Kill a Mockingbird introduces social commentary relating to
gender roles
social appearances
neither of these
both of these
"Aunt Alexandra fitted into the world of Maycomb like a hand into a glove, but never into the world of Jem and me."
What literary device is utilized in the above quote?
simile
metaphor
allusion
imagery
“Aunt Alexandra fitted into the world of Maycomb like a hand into a glove, but never into the world of Jem and me.”
What is the significance of the literary device used in the above quote?
A. It illustrates the fact that Aunt Alexandra is at home and comfortable no matter where she and no matter the situation.
A. It illustrates the fact that Aunt Alexandra fits in well socially with the people of Maycomb, caring about superficial things, but she has not taken the time to understand Jem and Scout.
It illustrates the fact that Aunt Alexandra and Atticus are people of a proud linage that is admired by the people of Maycomb.
It illustrates that she fits well in Maycomb society and unlike Atticus, she knows what is best when it comes to raising children like Scout and Jem.
The MAIN reason Atticus defends Tom Robinson is because he
wants to stand up for his principles or else he couldn't even face his children.
knows Tom doesn't have a chance without his help.
feels he owes the Black people of Maycomb a debt.
wants to make Bob Ewell look like a fool.
One corner of the yard, though, bewildered Maycomb. Against the fence, in a line were six chipped-enamel slop jars holding brilliant red geraniums, cared for as tenderly as if they belonged to Miss Maudie Atkinson, had Miss Maudie deigned to permit a geranium on her premises. People say they were Mayella Ewell’s.
What do the red geraniums in the Ewell’s yard symbolize?
Mayella Ewell
Sophistication and admiration
Even amongst the chaos and unpleasantness of daily life, beauty can still find a place to grow and flourish
All of these
One corner of the yard, though, bewildered Maycomb. Against the fence, in a line were six chipped-enamel slop jars holding brilliant red geraniums, cared for as tenderly as if they belonged to Miss Maudie Atkinson, had Miss Maudie deigned to permit a geranium on her premises. People say they were Mayella Ewell’s.
How is imagery used in order to affect the symbolism of this excerpt?
Knowing that the Ewells live beside the city dump, the flowers are a stark contrast to the filth that surrounds them.
Knowing the Ewell’s family situation, as well as their socioeconomic status, the flowers are a stark contrast to the people around them.
The beautiful flowers are growing in slop jars, used to feed pigs, and are compared to the beautiful flowers grown by Miss Maudie, who the reader knows takes care of and pride in her flower garden.
All of the above.
On which real-life trial was Tom Robinson's trial based?
The Scottsboro Boys
The Wrightsboro Boys
The Wilmington Ten
The Little Rock Nine
The rabid dog, Tim Johnson, that stalks down the street can be seen as a symbol for
the evil in Maycomb, particularly the town's racism.
the fear that Boo Radley instills in Jem and Scout.
Bob Ewell's rage, specifically towards Atticus.
the country's dire economic circumstances.
Which concept is exemplified by Mrs. Merriweather and the other ladies of the missionary circle?
justice
hypocrisy
compassion
greed
The title of the novel is a metaphor for
the destruction of innocence.
the journey from childhood to maturity.
the end of racism, classism, and sexism.
humanity's capacity for goodness.
According to Atticus, the one place all men are created equal is in
court.
prison.
heaven.
the home.
Mrs. Dubose embodies the theme that
good and evil can coexist in all people.
all people are created equal.
injustice leads to the destruction of innocence.
social hierarchies are necessary for social order.
What does Lee accomplish by the syntax and word choice of sentences like, “[I]t was a time of vague optimism for some of the people: Maycomb County had recently been told that it had nothing to fear but fear itself”?
Lee uses the sophistication of phrases like “vague optimism” and the allusion to FDR to establish the narrator as an educated adult reflecting on his / her childhood.
Lee accomplishes a tone of serious optimism by using complicated sentences.
Lee accomplishes a tone of quiet and serious reflection by using simple sentences.
All of these
To what is the narrator alluding when she says that Maycomb County “had recently been told that it had nothing to fear but fear itself”?
The narrator is alluding to FDR’s First Inaugural Address, setting the novel in the summer of 1933, in the middle of the Great Depression.
The narrator is alluding to FDR’s Second Inaugural Address, setting the novel in the summer of 1933, in the middle of the Great Depression.
The narrator is alluding to FDR’s first Fireside Chat, setting the novel in the fall of 1933, at the beginning of the Great Depression.
The narrator is alluding to FDR’s first Fireside Chat, setting the novel in the fall of 1933, in the middle of the Great Depression.
Why is the subplot about Boo Radley in the novel significant?
The subplot about Boo Radley is significant because it serves to develop the themes related to perspective and innocence.
The sub-plot of the novel about Boo Radley is significant because it puts the reader in the mindset of a child, reminding the reader that while insightful and perceptive for a seven-year-old girl, Scout is still innocent and naïve.
Neither of these
Both of these
What stereotypes about femininity are portrayed in section two of the novel?
While women should wear dresses and not fight, they are always expected to speak their minds.
It is okay for women to wear pants when gardening, but they should never fight or swear.
Women should be prim and proper, wearing dresses, and they should never fight, but swearing every now and then is okay of needed.
Women should be prim and proper, wearing dresses, and they should never fight or swear.
How does Scout adhere or rebel against the stereotypes of femininity in the novel?
Scout adheres to all of the stereotypes except the mandate that says she shouldn't fight.
Scout openly rejects stereotypical femininity
Scout adheres to all of the stereotypes except the mandates for fighting and swearing.
At different points of the novel, all of these answers are correct.
Why might Scout's reaction to the stereotypical gender roles be important?
There is no significance to Scout's actions; she is just being a precocious child.
The fact that she can disregard gender conventions suggests that she might be able to ignore "Macomb's usual disease," maintaining her ideals and sense of who she is.
Scout's reaction is significant because it demonstrates Atticus's ability to be a good parent.
Scout's reaction is significant because it sets up Aunt Alexandra and Miss Maudie as foils for Scout's character.
What narrative and thematic functions does the character of Aunt Alexandra serve?
Aunt Alexandra serves to broaden the focus of the novel by showing that her views are widely accepted by the rest of Maycomb society.
Aunt Alexandra serves to introduce and support the themes of racism and sexism.
Neither of these
Both of these
Zeugma, from Greek meaning “yoking” or “bonding,” is a figure of speech in which a word, usually a verb or an adjective, applies to more than one noun, blending together grammatically and logically different ideas.
What is achieved by the zeugma “[Aunt Alexandra] owned a bright green square Buick and a black chauffeur”?
The zeugma, linking the car and the chauffeur as direct objects to the verb “owned,” clearly suggests that Aunt Alexandra regarded her driver more as a possession than as an employee; thus, her attitude recalls the days of chattel slavery.
The zeugma, linking the car and the chauffeur as direct objects to the verb “owned,” clearly suggests that Aunt Alexandra has good taste in automobiles, and knows how to hire good help.
The zeugma, linking the car and the chauffeur as direct objects to the verb “owned,” clearly suggests that Aunt Alexandra owned a nice car and was considerate enough to hire a Black man who needed a job.
This is a trick question, and nothing is achieved by the zeugma, because it is a made up word.
What is the “time-honored code” of Maycomb society that Atticus says Mayella had broken?
There is no “time-honored code”
She asked Tom Robinson to fix things and do manual labor on her property while her father was not there.
She, a white woman, broke the social mores of the time by attempting to socialize and be romantic with a black man.
As a White woman, she made Tom Robinson, a Black man, feel "sorry" for her.
What draw Scout closer to Aunt Alexandra at the end of chapter 24?
their love for Atticus
the death of Tom Robinson
keeping up appearances at the missionary circle
all of these
How does the physical description of Bob Ewell and his manner of speech show him to be an antagonistic character?
Bob Ewell is described as an ugly man, and if appearance is indicative of personality, his character is equally unattractive, and Scout compares Ewell to a “little bantam cock,” suggesting that he is small, aggressive, and proud.
Some of the things Ewell says are overtly racist.
He spits in Atticus's face.
All of these
What persuasive technique does Atticus use in his concluding remarks to appeal to the jury and convince them that Tom Robinson is innocent?
Logos: Atticus presents facts about the case that prove Tom’s innocence—no medical evidence.
Pathos: Atticus attempts to play on the jury’s emotions by mentioning Tom’s family.
Ethos: Atticus attempts to use what the jury knows about his integrity to sway them by telling them that he would not have taken the case if Tom Robinson was not innocent.
All of these
Why does the author include the section about Cecil Jacob's current events article on Hitler?
to show what happens when intolerance goes unchecked and becomes genocide
to support the theme concerning perspective
to support the theme about the loss of innocence
to support the theme about the uncorrupted perception of children
For whom is Stoner's Boy in The Gray Ghost a metaphor?
Boo
Tim
Atticus
Jem
What are the similarities between Stoner's boy in The Gray Ghost and the person for whom he represents?
accused of things he did not do
chased by others
misunderstood
gave gifts to others
What is the narrative and thematic function of the flashbacks Scout has while standing in front of Boo’s window after she walks him home?
It reminds the reader of certain events in the novel, all of which Boo had seen from his window, and shows how much the characters have matured since the beginning.
The image of the changing seasons implies cyclicality, suggesting that the plot of the novel, most specifically the subplots dealing with intolerance and the killing of mockingbirds, will occur an infinite number of times until something, maybe respect and equal rights for all people, stops it.
It returns to a major theme in the text: “[Y]ou never really know a man until you stand in his shoes and walk around in them.”
All of these
Atticus’s final statement about people is that most people are nice “when you finally see them.” What theme does this statement highlight?
Knowledge and maturity are accompanied by the loss of innocence and, sometimes, one’s ideals.
People are unwilling to let go of the past.
One cannot fully understand another person until he or she walks in that person’s shoes.
Despite its capacity for evil, humanity also has a tremendous capacity for good.
Atticus says the tree is healthy. Nathan Radley says it is sick. How then can the tree serve as a symbol for Boo Radley?
Like the tree, Boo was treated by his family as if he were sick when, in fact, he was a normal, healthy teenager prior to be locked away.
The tree is still and silent just like Boo Radley.
Nathan Radley dislikes both the tree and Boo.
Jem and Scout want to know the secret of both the tree and Boo Radley
Which characters in the novel are mockingbirds in danger of being killed?
Tom Robinson
Boo Radley
Charles Baker Harris
Tim Johnson
Mrs. Dubose
