What is King's perspective on the future of the freedom movement?

There will be freedom in the South even without the help of the church

Why was King so disappointed in the white church?

It distanced itself from the freedom movement

What metaphor was used to close his letter?

Clouds rolling away from the sky to reveal beautiful stars

Which quote fragment best supports King's argument?

"...what happens in Birmingham. Injustice anywhere is a threat..."

How does King respond to being labeled and extremist?

He accepts the label and identifies historical figures who were deemed such

What best expresses King's central argument in the text?

Injustice necessitates a nonviolent response in order to repair harms

How does King claim direct action developed in Birmingham over time?

Activists trained, considered both a mayoral election and holiday shopping

How does King support his claim that "one has the moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws"?

He points out that everything Hitler did in World War II was "legal"

According to King, what is the difference between just and unjust laws?

Just = Manmade, align with Bible, Unjust = Manmade, don't align with Bible

What does King believe about extremists?

They are necessary to bring about changes in society

What is civil disobedience?

The purposeful breaking of a law in a peaceful manner

What is King's perspective on white "moderates"?

They may be harming his cause more than any other group

What best describes King's purpose in the writing this letter?

He wanted to address criticism of his actions from colleagues

Which quote best supports King’s claim that public movements are necessary in the fight for racial equality?

"We know through our experiences that freedom is never voluntarily given"

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1
What is King's perspective on the future of the freedom movement?
The future of the movement is uncertain while he is in jail
The church's involvement could ultimately hinder the freedom movement
Freedom can only in the South occur with the involvement of the church
There will be freedom in the South even without the help of the church
2
Why was King so disappointed in the white church?
It attempted to faithfully communicate with King
It distanced itself from the freedom movement
It failed to desegregate any of its churches
It encouraged it followers to disobey the law
3
What metaphor was used to close his letter?
Wind beating against an obstinate building until it falls down
Clouds rolling away from the sky to reveal beautiful stars
Waves crashing against the shore to reveal a treasure
Sunlight breaking through storm clouds to illuminate a church
4
Which quote fragment best supports King's argument?
"...what happens in Birmingham. Injustice anywhere is a threat..."
"... the judgment of God is upon the church as never before."
"[this] is a necessary phase to transition from an obnoxious negative..."
"...I have yet to engage in a direct action campaign that was well-timed."
5
How does King respond to being labeled and extremist?
He accepts the label and identifies historical figures who were against it
He rejects the label and identifies historical figures who were violent
He rejects the label and identifies historical figures who were nonviolent
He accepts the label and identifies historical figures who were deemed such
6
Which rhetorical appeal is most in evidence as King explains why blacks are sick of being told to wait for civil rights?
Inform
Pathos
Logos
Ethos
7
What best expresses King's central argument in the text?
Injustice necessitates a nonviolent response in order to repair harms
Peace in the South will only occur when white supremacists are imprisoned
It's important to have a timely response to criticism to maintain integrity
The church's role in the movement continues to alienate parishioners
8
How does King claim direct action developed in Birmingham over time?
Activists protested locally, before branching out to a national movement
Activists acted irrationally after the bombings and carefully organized
Activists acted rationally after the bombings but failed to organize
Activists trained, considered both a mayoral election and holiday shopping
9
How does King support his claim that "one has the moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws"?
He points out that everything Mohammad did in his era was "legal"
He points out that everything Hitler did in World War II was "legal"
He points out that everything Jesus did in his era was "legal"
He points out that everything Stalin did in World War II was "legal"
10
According to King, what is the difference between just and unjust laws?
Just = Biblical, Unjust = manmade
Just = Manmade, Unjust = Biblical
Just = Biblical, align with mankind, Unjust = Biblical, don't align
Just = Manmade, align with Bible, Unjust = Manmade, don't align with Bible
11
What does King believe about extremists?
They are generally beneficial to society due to their wealth
They are delusional and often misunderstand complex political issues
They are unusually violent but rarely accomplish anything substantial
They are necessary to bring about changes in society
12
What is civil disobedience?
The purposeful breaking of a law in a peaceful manner
The protection of persecuted minority groups
The creation of tension and violence against segregationists
A method of protest developed and implemented by King
13
What is King's perspective on white "moderates"?
The don't embrace the teachings of Christianity
They may be harming his cause more than any other group
They are helpful because they are willing to protest injustice
They are dangerous because they support the Ku Klux Klan
14
What best describes King's purpose in the writing this letter?
He hoped to explain why discrimination was immoral
He intended to encourage all Americans to defend Civil Rights
He wanted to address criticism of his actions from colleagues
He sought to criticize supportive white who refused to take action
15
Which quote best supports King’s claim that public movements are necessary in the fight for racial equality?
"We've waited over 340 years for our constitutional and God given rights"
"We know through our experiences that freedom is never voluntarily given"
"I want to answer your statement in what I hope will be reasonable terms"
"I wish you had commended the demonstrators for their sublime courage"

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