"Letter from Birmingham Jail" Quiz. Exam Questions With Correct Answers
2 views 0 purchase
Course
Letter from Birmingham Jail
Institution
Letter From Birmingham Jail
"Letter from Birmingham Jail" Quiz.
Exam Questions With Correct Answers
To "retaliate" means to... - answerto take revenge
In line 210, King alludes to Paul Tillich's opinion that "sin is separation" to... -
answerstrengthen his moral argument against segregation
What is the basis for King's a...
"Letter from Birmingham Jail" Quiz.
Exam Questions With Correct Answers
To "retaliate" means to... - answer✔✔to take revenge
In line 210, King alludes to Paul Tillich's opinion that "sin is separation" to... -
answer✔✔strengthen his moral argument against segregation
What is the basis for King's argument against the idea that he is an outsider who came to
Birmingham? - answer✔✔He has organizational ties to Birmingham, plus he was invited there
What does King mean in lines 37-38 when he says, "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice
everywhere"? - answer✔✔Everyone is affected when one person is hurt.
In his opening paragraph, King says that he rarely pauses to answer criticisms, but he is replying
to the clergymen because... - answer✔✔he believes them to be sincere and good.
What does "cognizant" mean? - answer✔✔aware
According to King, the purpose of direct nonviolent action is to... - answer✔✔create tension so
that people have to confront an issue
King compares himself to early Christian prophets because they... - answer✔✔did not submit to
unjust laws
King uses the evidence that other nations are gaining political independence to argue against... -
answer✔✔waiting for freedom
What is a "moratorium" ? - answer✔✔a temporary prohibition of an activity
When was the 'Letter from Birmingham Jail' written? By whom? - answer✔✔April 16, 1963;
Martin Luther King, Jr.
What does the letter defend? - answer✔✔the strategy of nonviolent resistance to racism. It says
that people have a moral responsibility to break unjust laws and to take direct action rather than
waiting potentially forever for justice to come through the courts
, EXAM STUDY MATERIALS 8/7/2024 11:29 AM
How does MLK respond to being called an "outsider" - answer✔✔"Injustice anywhere is a threat
to justice everywhere"
What were the opinions of the 8 clergymen regarding dealing with the social injustices? -
answer✔✔agreed that social injustices existed but argued that the battle against racial
segregation should be fought solely in the courts, not the streets
What are the 4 accusations made against MLK's campaign by the clergymen? - answer✔✔1.)
MLK was an "outsider"; 2.) Should negotiate for change rather than demonstrate; 3.) Actions
were "untimely"; 4.) Encouraging people to break the law
What is King's compliment to his critics? What does he gain? - answer✔✔"Since I feel that you
are men of genuine good will and your criticisms are sincerely set forth"; he is trying to show
that he is peaceful and shows respect (their criticisms also motivates him and keeps them busy)
How does this paragraph strengthen the purpose? - answer✔✔MLK is trying to say that despite
hate and persecution, he will move passed the oppression with the help of God and his
supporters; he is also comparing himself to early Christians and relating their persecution to his
How does King respond to being an outsider? - answer✔✔he says he is already familiar with
Birmingham, injustice is a threat to everywhere, and that he is being persecuted just like the
Christians during Jesus' time and he will carry the gospel of Jesus Christ no matter the situation;
"Anyone who lives inside the United States can never be considered an outsider"
How does King turn the tables on his critics? - answer✔✔King turns the tables of his critics by
saying that the white men caused the demonstrations; therefore, the ones whom are oppressive
and violent are actually those who advocate for white supremacy; the white men leave no other
choice than for the blacks to upraise in demonstration for their rights
What is the purpose of including the steps to a nonviolent campaign? - answer✔✔the importance
is that these steps are not for one particular moment as this is a well-thought out plan that MLK
has constantly used for negotiation, but still white men denounce it
- these steps are: 1.) determining if the injustices are alive or not, 2.) negotiation, 3.) self-
purification (non-retaliation), 4.) direct-action
What is the tone of paragraph 7? - answer✔✔the overall tone is disappointment as many leaders
promised desegregation; yet, they failed to do so. Due to this, a sense of persistence and hope
were also met.
How does King support that "we did not move irresponsibly into direct action"? -
answer✔✔MLK addressed the violations of their rights by white men, and that many steps were
taken into consideration to persuade negotiation; yet, still no progress was made, so persistence
has to continue; also, many moved into direct action as every negotiation was met with
postponement to aid
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Brightstars. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $11.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
