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Letter from Birmingham Jail Guided Reading Review
Letter from Birmingham Jail Guided Reading Review
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1
What is of the following is one of the implications of King's argument outlined in his letter?
That King and the clergymen he addresses can never reconcile.
That the white clergymen should be held in high regard for their efforts.
That the forces of discrimination in Birmingham are too powerful to defeat.
That racial prejudice can be overthrown for good if everyone works together
2
Why is King "disappointed with the white moderate"?
They betrayed King and his supporters to the government and police.
They have become openly hostile to the ideals of justice and freedom.
They take all the credit for the actions of folks fighting for civil rights
Their commitment to justice is shallow and lukewarm.
3
Which of the following is NOT a contribution King praised specific "white brothers in the South" for?
Writing about and drawing attention to the struggles of black people.
Donating money to SCLC affiliates.
Leading nonsegregated church services.
Joining in marches and demonstrations.
4
What does King warn will happen if nonviolent efforts are impeded and stopped?
People will turn to violent actions and ideologies our of despair.
Their movement will lose all support.
They will lose the upcoming election.
5
Why does King include historical examples of civil disobedience in his letter?
To show how his civil disobedience is better than the historical examples.
To show there is nothing new about his civil disobedience.
To distract from his main point.
To strengthen the credibility of his acts of civil disobedience.
6
Which of the following are reasons King provided to justify his presence in Birmingham
King was invited by a Southern Christian Leadership Conference affiliate
King was sent by the federal government to intervene in Birmingham.
King was in Birmingham because there was injustice there.
King did not give a reason to justify his presence.
7
What does King say to reclaim the word "extremist" and make it positive?
King argues that all social progress was achieved by extremists.
King argues that being extreme is better than being lukewarm.
King shows that respected figures like Jesus and Lincoln were extremists
Extremist always had a positive meaning until it was corrupted.
8
According to King, what is the difference between a just and unjust law?
Just laws uplift humanity, while unjust laws degrade humanity.
Just laws go against the law of God, while unjust laws perpetuate tyranny.
Unjust laws actually give humanity more freedom; just laws restrict humans
Just laws are consistent with moral laws while unjust laws are not.
9
Despite the criticisms laid out in The Letter from Birmingham Jail, is King convinced freedom will be achieved?
False
True
10
King's contrast between the early Christian church and the modern church shows how committed to the latter is to justice
False
True
11
Which of the following is NOT one of the basic steps in a nonviolent campaign as listed by King?
Collection of the facts to determine whether injustices exist.
Negotiation.
Direct Action.
Determining whether nonviolent campaigns will be popular locally.
12
Which of the following is NOT a reason why King believes non-violent "tension" is a good thing?
It is necessary for growth.
It helps society move from racism and prejudice to brotherhood.
It can disarm opponents of the cause.
It can open the door to negotiation and dialogue.
13
Which of the following is NOT an example of civil disobedience that King cites in his letter?
The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
Henry David Thoreau
The Boston Tea Party
Socrates
14
King believed that "injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere"
True
False
15
Who does King believe will someday be praised?
The Birmingham police.
The protestors.
The white clergymen.
All of the above.
16
What example does King provide of one negotiated promise made by the merchants in Birmingham that was broken?
Providing money and other resources to support the demonstrators' work.
Removing humiliating and racist signage.
Joining the demonstrators in the protests.
Closing their stores on certain days to protest discrimination and Jim Crow
17
In response to the idea that change will come "eventually" King argues that...
Change will never come. Fighting for change is futile.
Progress only comes about as a result of direct action and hard work.
Change is already here if people have the eyes to see it.
People must work towards other goals to pass the time until "eventually"
18
What does King accuse his critics of?
Embezzling funds from local organizations fighting discrimination.
Not taking the underlying causes of unrest in Birmingham seriously.
Directly undermining the demonstrators and their work.
Using their critiques as a distraction from their own shortcomings.
