"I Have a Dream" Rl 1 & RI 2

What does MLK Jr say is still happening 100 years after slavery came to an end?

• "America has defaulted on this promissory note insofar as her citizens of color are concerned..."

• "They have come to realize that their freedom is inextricably bound to our freedom."

• "the life of the Negro is still sadly crippled by the manacles of segregation..."

• "Some of you have come from areas where your quest for freedom left you battered by the storms of persecution..."

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Which of MLK Jr's phrases expresses a way to safeguard against racism in America?

• "Let freedom ring from the snowcapped Rockies of Colorado!"

• "Continue to work with the faith that unearned suffering is redemptive."

• "And if America is to be a great nation this must become true."

• "We refuse to believe that there are insufficient funds in the great vaults of opportunity..."

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Which quote shows how MLK Jr expected Americans to join his fight?

• "I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation."

• "We refuse to believe that there are insufficient funds in the great vaults of opportunity of this nation."

• " I am not unmindful that some of you have come here out of great trials and tribulations."

• "With this faith we will be able to work together, to pray together, to struggle together, to go to jail together, to stand up for freedom together..."

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Based on the informational paragraph (in bold) before the speech begins on page one, why is MLK Jr fighting for black rights via this speech?

• He believes America is a hopeless place for black Americans.

• He believes that not all Americans are being treated equally.

• He thinks America's policies are not up to par.

• He thinks the economy needs to rearranged.,

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Based on paragraphs 3-4, which TWO of MLK Jr's quotes support the idea that although slavery was abolished, black Americans are still not free?

• "One hundred years later, the Negro is still languished in the corners of American society..."

• "And so we’ve come here today to dramatize a shameful condition."

• "This note was a promise that all men, yes, black men as well as white men, would be guaranteed the unalienable rights of life..."

• "America has given the Negro people a bad check, a check which has come back marked insufficient funds."

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Which statement objectively summarizes the selection?

• MLK Jr recited his amazing speech in August of 1963. In his speech, he details the terrible, awful injustices that black Americans face. However, he remains super hopeful throughout the speech by noting that he has a wonderful dream of one day being free.

• MLK Jr recited his speech in August of 1963. In his speech, he details the injustices that black Americans face. However, he remains hopeful throughout the speech by noting that he has a dream of one day being free.

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How does the detail about the bad check best contributes to the development of the central idea?

• It explains what motivates MLK Jr.

• It identifies the government's ability to treat black people however they wish.

• It shows how white people get all the money and leave none for others.

• It emphasizes how America has been designed to deprive black people.

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How does the quote "Now is the time to lift our nation from the quick sands of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood " contribute to the central idea?

• by showing that people should stick together regardless of race.

• by indicating that racism will always keep people from sticking together.

• by conveying that the nation will be consumed by quick sand if nothing is done about racism.

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