WorksheetsMartin Luther King Jr. Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 50mins
What is the main idea of the passage about Martin Luther King Jr.?
Martin Luther King Jr. only cared about speeches.
Martin Luther King Jr. wanted to make things fair for everyone by peacefully protesting.
Martin Luther King Jr. worked to change laws so everyone could ride buses.
Which detail best supports the main idea of the passage?
Dr. King’s words made some people angry.
Dr. King was the leader of a group that called for a bus boycott lasting 381 days.
Dr. King enjoyed giving speeches at large events.
Which event started after Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat?
A one-day boycott where people didn’t ride buses to protest unfair laws.
A protest where people argued on buses.
A march in Washington, D.C.
What does “boycott” mean in the passage?
To ride buses every day.
To stop using something as a way to protest.
To make speeches about peace.
What does Dr. King mean by “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”?
He hopes his children will be famous.
He dreams that people will treat others fairly and not judge them by appearance.
He wants his children to be leaders like him.
How did Dr. King’s words inspire people?
His words made people angry and caused fights.
His words inspired people to join peaceful protests and work for change.
His words made people want to ignore him.
What can we learn about Dr. King from his actions and words?
He was brave and wanted to bring people together for fairness.
He only cared about giving speeches.
He wanted to make everyone ride the bus.
What does the word "nonviolent" mean in this passage?
Loud and angry
Calm and peaceful, without fighting
Fun and exciting
Why was the “March on Washington” important?
It showed that many people wanted fairness and more freedom.
It was a fun event with speeches.
It was the only time Dr. King gave a speech.
What might have happened if Dr. King hadn’t continued to speak out and lead peaceful protests?
Fewer people would have known about unfair treatment, and change might have been slower.
People would have decided to stop fighting for their rights.
Other leaders would have taken over immediately and brought about change on their own.
