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In no sense do I advocate evading or defying the law, as would the rabid segregationist.

p
praise the efforts of local police.
c
clarify the purpose of his protest.
d
distinguish himself from those who break the law.
d
define the term “segregationist.”
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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.

t
to emphasize his own Southern roots
t
to illustrate the depth of his religious faith
t
to establish his professional credentials
t
to explain his ties to the city of Atlanta
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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.

b
by providing the names of corrupt public figures
b
by explaining Birmingham’s segregationists laws
b
by quoting the racist sentiments of city leaders
b
by describing Birmingham’s record of injustice
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Read the excerpt from “Letter from Birmingham Jail.”In that dramatic scene on Calvary's hill three men were crucified. We must never forget that all three were crucified for the same crime—the crime of extremism. Why does King use this allusion?

A
to establish historical precedent for racial tension
B
to commemorate men who have been forgotten
C
to suggest the moral significance of his cause
D
to forge a connection with foreign countries
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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 listing churches who support his nonviolent stand
B
by describing nonviolent direct action as a peaceful middle ground
C
by urging church leaders to abandon their “do nothing” approaches
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.”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 questioning the fairness of the laws in a counterclaim
C
by praising the concept of social anarchy in a counterclaim
D
by admitting mistakes in a counterclaim
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Shallow understanding from people of good will is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill will.

t
to condemn the insincerity of his critics’ advice
t
to contrast the motivations of people in power
t
to explain the need for mutual understanding
t
to criticize people who treat others cruelly
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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 establish historical precedent for his actions
B
to commemorate a beloved US leader
C
to appeal to his critics’ sense of moral justice
D
to forge a connection with modern political figures

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