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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?

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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.”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?

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to condemn the insincerity of his critics’ advice
B
to contrast the motivations of people in power
C
to explain the need for mutual understanding
D
to criticize people who treat others cruelly
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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
draw attention to the interrelationship of events.
B
illustrate the connectivity of his professional network.
C
challenge the concept of predetermined destiny.
D
explain his plan for a peaceful demonstration.
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Read the excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail.”Of course, there is nothing new about this kind of civil disobedience. It was evidenced sublimely in the refusal of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego to obey the laws of Nebuchadnezzar, on the ground that a higher moral law was at stake.King uses this allusion to

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retell an important historical tale.
B
describe a governmental struggle in a foreign land.
C
explain the reason for his peaceful approach.
D
forge a connection with familiar figures of faith.
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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?

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to illustrate the cruelty and violence of a segregated South
B
to emphasize his personal connection to segregation
C
to describe the daily struggles of black children
D
to explain the disparity of segregated parks
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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
praise the efforts of local police.
B
clarify the purpose of his protest.
C
distinguish himself from radicals.
D
define the term “segregationist.”
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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 emphasize his own Southern roots
B
to illustrate the depth of his religious faith
C
to establish his professional credentials
D
to explain his ties to the city of Atlanta
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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 American leader
C
to appeal to his critics’ sense of moral justice
D
to forge a connection with modern political figures
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Read the excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail.”To put it in the terms of St. Thomas Aquinas: An unjust law is a human law that is not rooted in eternal law and natural law. Any law that uplifts human personality is just. Why does King use this allusion?

A
to appeal to his critics’ sense of duty
B
to describe an historical precedent
C
to commemorate a famous leader
D
to encourage a consideration of ethics
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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 establish the suffering experienced under segregation
B
to define the concept of a direct action campaign
C
to criticize the public officials who endorse segregation
D
to explain his unwillingness to postpone his efforts

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