AnswersMO-English Language Arts 11 B-CRUnit Test

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What type of allusion is King making when he refers to the Boston Tea Party?

A
a historical allusion
B
a religious allusion
C
a literary allusion
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How does the allusion to the Boston Tea Party reinforce King’s argument about civil disobedience?

A
By citing an example of civil disobedience by everyday people, King shows that civil disobedience can be necessary and productive.
B
By using an example of civil disobedience that took place in the past, King shows that civil disobedience is no longer necessary.
C
By using an example of civil disobedience that took place in the North, King shows that the Southern states have not used civil disobedience effectively.
D
By using an example of a “massive act of civil disobedience,” King shows that the demonstrations in Alabama are not as large and disruptive as his critics think.
3

What is King’s claim in this passage?

A
Now is the right time to take action against racial injustice in Birmingham.
B
The new mayor will be more open to negotiations than the previous mayor.
C
All city administrators are more or less the same.
D
Civil rights activists should have waited for the election of a new mayor before taking action.
4

Choose the statement that best summarizes the purpose of King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail.”

A
to show that the leaders of Birmingham need to find new ways to negotiate with African American leaders instead of jailing them for marching without a permit
B
to demonstrate that the Birmingham clergymen who criticize King want to stop African Americans from gaining equality in their city
C
to explain that the protests led by King in Birmingham are necessary because the local leaders and courts are not willing to confront the issue
D
to illustrate that the violence associated with King’s protests in Alabama is justified because a person who attacks a protestor should also be attacked
5

How effective is the argumentative structure that King uses to persuade his audience? Use details from the text to support your answer.

Answer:

King’s claim is that segregation must end. King uses grounds and warrant to strengthen his claim. King provides opponents’ counterclaims. King rebuts counterclaims with strong language and facts. King provides a conclusion.

6

Which of the following did you did include in your answer? Check all of the boxes that apply to your response.

A
King’s claim is that segregation must end.
B
King uses grounds and warrant to strengthen his claim.
C
King provides opponents’ counterclaims.
D
King rebuts counterclaims with strong language and facts.
E
King provides a conclusion.

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