Martin Luther King Jr. and Civil Disobedience — Quiz
Question 36 • English Language Arts 11
Read the excerpt from “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” I have the honor of serving as president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, an organization operating in every southern state, with headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. What is King’s purpose for including this sentence?
Answer
A
to establish his professional credentials
B
to illustrate the depth of his religious faith
C
to explain his ties to the city of Atlanta
D
to emphasize his own Southern roots
Explanation
King mentions that he serves as president of a regional organization and gives its scope and headquarters. This establishes his role and authority in the civil rights movement, lending credibility to his letter. The sentence is not mainly about his personal Southern roots, faith, or a special connection to Atlanta.
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