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Read the excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” In no sense do I advocate evading or defying the law, as would the rabid segregationist. King includes this sentence to

A
define the term “segregationist.”
B
clarify the purpose of his protest.
C
distinguish himself from those who break the law.
D
praise the efforts of local police.
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Read the excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” You express a great deal of anxiety over our willingness to break laws. This is certainly a legitimate concern. How does King rebut his critics’ claim?

A
by admitting mistakes in a counterclaim
B
by questioning the fairness of the laws in a counterclaim
C
by citing the US Constitution in a counterclaim
D
by praising the concept of social anarchy in a counterclaim
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Read the excerpt from “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. King includes this sentence to

A
challenge the concept of predetermined destiny.
B
draw attention to the interrelationship of events.
C
illustrate the connectivity of his professional network.
D
explain his plan for a peaceful demonstration.
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Read the excerpt from “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. King includes this sentence to

A
challenge the concept of predetermined destiny.
B
illustrate the connectivity of his professional network.
C
explain his plan for a peaceful demonstration.
D
draw attention to the interrelationship of events.
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Read the excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” But such an ordinance becomes unjust when it is used to maintain segregation and to deny citizens the First-Amendment privilege of peaceful assembly and protest. Why does King use this allusion?

A
to issue a call for action
B
to state a moral dilemma
C
to compare two historic documents
D
to urge patriotic responsibility
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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?

A
to establish his professional credentials
B
to emphasize his own Southern roots
C
to explain his ties to the city of Atlanta
D
to illustrate the depth of his religious faith
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Read the excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” We know through painful experience that freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed. How does King support this claim?

A
by explaining the racist attitudes of some White politicians
B
by providing quotes from militant civil rights demonstrators
C
by describing his own experience with waiting for civil rights
D
by recalling a dream of his in which all people were equal
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Read the excerpt from “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” In our own nation, the Boston Tea Party represented a massive act of civil disobedience. Why does King use this allusion?

A
to forge a connection with modern political figures
B
to commemorate a beloved US leader
C
to establish historical precedent for his actions
D
to appeal to his critics’ sense of moral justice
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Read the excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” We know through painful experience that freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed. How does King support this claim?

A
by describing his own experience with waiting for civil rights
B
by explaining the racist attitudes of some White politicians
C
by providing quotes from militant civil rights demonstrators
D
by recalling a dream of his in which all people were equal
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Read the excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” It is unfortunate that demonstrations are taking place in Birmingham, but it is even more unfortunate that the city's white power structure left the Negro community with no alternative. How does King support this claim?

A
by describing Birmingham’s record of injustice
B
by providing the names of corrupt public figures
C
by quoting the racist sentiments of city leaders
D
by explaining Birmingham’s segregationists laws
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Read the excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” I have tried to stand between these two forces, saying that we need emulate neither the "do nothingism" of the complacent nor the hatred and despair of the black nationalist. How does King support this claim?

A
by urging church leaders to abandon their “do nothing” approaches
B
by listing churches who support his nonviolent stand
C
by describing nonviolent direct action as a peaceful middle ground
D
by insisting that complacency is preferable to hatred and violence
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Read the excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” Shallow understanding from people of good will is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill will. What is the author’s purpose for including this sentence?

A
to explain the need for mutual understanding
B
to contrast the motivations of people in power
C
to condemn the insincerity of his critics’ advice
D
to criticize people who treat others cruelly
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Read the excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” You express a great deal of anxiety over our willingness to break laws. This is certainly a legitimate concern. How does King rebut his critics’ claim?

A
by citing the US Constitution in a counterclaim
B
by admitting mistakes in a counterclaim
C
by questioning the fairness of the laws in a counterclaim
D
by praising the concept of social anarchy in a counterclaim
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Read the excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” Just as Socrates felt that it was necessary to create a tension in the mind so that individuals could rise from the bondage of myths and half truths to the unfettered realm of creative analysis and objective appraisal, so must we see the need for nonviolent gadflies to create the kind of tension in society that will help men rise from the dark depths of prejudice. Why does King use this allusion?

A
to appeal to his critics’ intellect
B
to commemorate a famous leader
C
to define democratic principles
D
to decry the bondage of ancient Greece
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Read the excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” You express a great deal of anxiety over our willingness to break laws. This is certainly a legitimate concern. How does King rebut his critics’ claim?

A
by admitting mistakes in a counterclaim
B
by questioning the fairness of the laws in a counterclaim
C
by citing the US Constitution in a counterclaim
D
by praising the concept of social anarchy in a counterclaim
36

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?

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
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Read the excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” Frankly, I have yet to engage in a direct action campaign that was "well timed" in the view of those who have not suffered unduly from the disease of segregation. What is the author’s purpose for including this sentence?

A
to define the concept of a direct action campaign
B
to explain his unwillingness to postpone his efforts
C
to criticize the public officials who endorse segregation
D
to establish the suffering experienced under segregation
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Read the excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” You suddenly find your tongue twisted and your speech stammering as you seek to explain to your six year old daughter why she can't go to the public amusement park that has just been advertised on television, and see tears welling up in her eyes when she is told that Funtown is closed to colored children. What is the author’s purpose for including this sentence?

A
to describe the daily struggles of Black children
B
to explain the disparity of segregated parks
C
to emphasize his personal connection to segregation
D
to illustrate the cruelty and violence of a segregated South

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