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Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr.
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1
Which president first passed the law making MLK Day a holiday? (King Day)
President Reagan
President Carter
President Clinton
2
How old was Coretta when she married MLK? (King Jr.'s Family)
It doesn't say in the story.
21
25
3
Where was Martin Luther King Jr. born? (Early Years)
It doesn't say in the story
Montgomery, Alabama
Atlanta, Georgia
4
Why is Martin Luther King Day celebrated? (King Day)
MLK was an important American who advanced civil rights.
They needed a January holiday.
It doesn't say in the story.
5
What was Martin Luther King Sr.'s original first name? (Early Years)
Michael
Martin
Luther
6
Who negotiated with rights groups for a more peaceful march? (March on Wash)
The Pope
Martin Luther King Jr.
the Vice President
7
What question should you answer on Martin Luther King Day of Service? (King Day)
When is it time to eat?
What are you doing for others?
How many toys do I have?
8
When is Martin Luther King Day? (King Day)
always on January 19th
the second Monday of January
the third Monday of January
9
What was MLK referring to when he said he's been to the mountaintop? (Final Day)
He's been praying.
He's been near death.
He's been hiking.
10
What was Martin Luther King Jr.'s original first name? (Early Years)
Michael
Luther
Martin
11
What was Martin Luther King Sr.'s profession? (Early Years)
Minister
Politician
School Teacher
12
How old was Martin Luther King Jr. when he died? (Final Day)
50
45
39
13
Why was MLK delayed getting to Memphis? (Final Day)
It doesn't say in the story.
There was a bomb threat on his plane.
The bad weather delayed the flight.
14
Why were people marching? (March on Wash)
to cheer the President
to demand more jobs and civil rights
to protest war
15
Where was MLK when he heard of the award? (Nobel Prize)
Atlanta
Washington
Oslo
16
How much money was the prize? (Nobel Prize)
$54,000
It doesn't say in the story.
$100,000
17
In what year did Coretta Scott King die? (King Jr.'s Family)
2006
2007
1964
18
Did MLK marry Coretta Scott before or after he finished his studies? (King Jr.'s Family)
It doesn't say in the story.
After
Before
19
When did all 50 states officially observe Martin Luther King Day? (King Day)
1968
2000
1986
20
How much did a copy of the New York Times cost in 1964? (Nobel Prize)
1 dollar
10 cents
25 cents
21
When was MLK assassinated? (Final Day)
January 15, 1968
April 4, 1968
April 3, 1968
22
When was MLK Day first passed into law as a holiday? (King Day)
1968
1983
1986
23
Who was the president at the time of the March on Washington? (March on Wash)
President Nixon
President Obama
President Kennedy
24
When did MLK give his famous "I've Been to the Mountaintop" speech? (Final Day)
August 28, 1964
April 3, 1968
April 4, 1968
25
When was the official awards ceremony? (Nobel Prize)
October 15, 1964
December 10, 1964
October 14, 1964
26
What does "MLK electrified the crowd" mean? (March on Wash)
He made the crowd sleepy.
He used a lot of lights.
He inspired and thrilled the crowd.
27
What was MLK going to do with the prize money? (Nobel Prize)
donate it to the Civil rights movement.
Share it with his family.
donate it to the Baptist Church
28
How do you know MLK did very well in school? (Early Years)
He wrote college entrance exams a year early.
He skipped 2 grades.
Both of the other points are correct.
29
In what city did MLK meet his wife? (King Jr.'s Family)
Boston
Montgomery
Atlanta
30
Why was the March on Washington important? (March on Wash)
It was the largest gathering of protester's in US history
MLK's speech was one of the finest speeches in history
Both of the other points are correct.
31
What was the name of MLK's oldest child? (King Jr.'s Family)
Martin Luther
Dexter
Yolanda
