How does King explore the word extremist to change its meaning in the letter?
Question 1 options:
King argues that people trying to change the world for good, such as Jesus and Abraham Lincoln, could also be called extremists.
King claims that he is proud to be considered an extremist by people who hold such racist views as those who criticized him.
King argues that other people, who only talk about racial issues, might be extremists, but he takes action, so he is not an extremist.
King insists that he is often frightened, not brave, so he cannot be an extremist.
King argues that people trying to change the world for good, such as Jesus and Abraham Lincoln, could also be called extremists.
In "Letter from Birmingham Jail," Martin Luther King points out that he is a minister, as well as the son, grandson, and great-grandson of ministers.
How does this deep personal connection to the church affect King's viewpoint?
Question 2 options:
It makes King believe that God has specifically called him to lead protests.
It causes King to suggest that the African American church is better than white churches.
It results in King viewing the struggle for civil rights as a moral and religious issue, as well as political one.
It leads King to think the church should steer clear of civil rights issues.
It results in King viewing the struggle for civil rights as a moral and religious issue, as well as a political one.
In "Letter from Birmingham Jail," what is Martin Luther King's response to those who insist that he and his fellow civil rights activists ought to wait until "the right time" to pursue equality and justice?
Select the TWO best answers.
Question 3 options:
King acknowledges that it might be better to wait until society is ready for dramatic changes.
King argues that African Americans have already waited "more than 340 years" for the rights, and they cannot wait any longer.
King points out the ways society is already changing for the better and claims that African Americans should be satisfied.
King believes that changes occurring in other countries will inspire Americans to change.
King claims that society will not change on its own; activists must fight for change.
King argues that African Americans have already waited "more than 340 years" for the rights, and they cannot wait any longer.
King claims that society will not change on its own; activists must fight for change.
In "Letter from Birmingham Jail," King writes about clergymen who do not help the civil rights movement but hide behind "the anesthetizing security of stained-glass windows."
What is the effect of this image?
Question 4 options:
It suggests that many of the churches that the white clergymen work in have also been the scenes of violence and injustice.
It suggests that religion is not something that can protect people in times of social upheaval and danger.
It suggests that the civil rights movement is made up of people who do not feel the need for security.
It suggests that those who criticize King are doing so from positions of safety that prevent them from feeling the pain of the struggle for equality.
It suggests that those who criticize King are doing so from positions of safety that prevent them from feeling the pain of the struggle for equality.
How does Martin Luther King use his deep personal connection to the church to advance his viewpoint in "Letter from Birmingham Jail"?
Select the TWO best answers
Question 5 options:
King uses history to demonstrate how the African American church has fought for the rights of its people, and he suggests that makes them more valuable to society than white churches.
King explains that he respects the clergymen's decision to stay uninvolved in political issues, and he believes they made a wise choice.
King refers to religious writings to argue that he was chosen by God to lead the protests.
King uses allusions to religious writings and religious figures to make his case more persuasive.
King proves that he is knowledgeable and that his positions are backed by respected thinkers throughout history.
King uses allusions to religious writings and religious figures to make his case more persuasive.
King proves that he is knowledgeable and that his positions are backed by respected thinkers throughout history.
What is the best summary of the poem?
Question 1 options:
A man was ashamed of being poor as a child.
A man remembers his first date with a girl when he was 12.
A boy takes a girl to a drugstore for a date.
A boy remembers an embarrassing moment with a girl.