Quiz

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Letter from Birmingham Jail

• Quiz

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Directions
Be sure to restate the question as part of your
answer. Since some questions have more than one
part, make sure you answer what is asked or only
partial credit will be received. You must write
in complete sentences.
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Questions 1-4 (of 8)

1. What ideas and emotions expressed in the letter
   had the greatest impact upon you?
2. How do you think the clergymen felt after they
   read Dr. Kings letter? Point out a specific
   passage that may have influenced their reactions.
3. Explain whether you think Dr. King was wise to
   criticize the white moderate in his letter.
4. What are Dr. Kings four steps of a nonviolent
   campaign?

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Questions 5-8 (of 8)

1. How realistic do you find the vision of America
   that Dr. King would like to bring about? Briefly
   explain your reasons why.
2. How might this letter be different if Dr. King
   had written it today rather than in 1963?
3. Of the many points that Dr. King makes to support
   his argument, which one do you find most
   convincing and why?
4. How effective do you think Dr. King would be in
   opposing injustice in a totalitarian country like
   China or Cuba? Briefly explain your answer.