Making the Future Better, Together Quiz

What does it mean to give bigotry no sanction?

• It means to allow racism to thrive.

• It means to live without discrimination and division.

• It means to summon someone.

• It means to live together in harmony.

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What is the most logical reason that the women wearing Islamic headscarves faced brave stares and scowls from fellow Americans at the airport?

• Bigotry can exist everywhere.

• Americans are mostly racist and discriminate against people of color.

• During the tragic events of 9/11, most of the terrorists were people from that region.

• Americans have never liked Jews and Muslims.

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True or False: A blog is can be considered informational text.

• True

• False

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What is considered ironic by President George Washington?

• By becoming the first president, he established peace, justice, and equality for all.

• He owned slaves, but he promoted freedom, safety, and togetherness.

• He was considered and tyrannical president and carried on many responsibilities that King George III had implemented.

• When seeking a carpenter and bricklayer, he chose to hire anyone, as long as they were a good worker.

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Which President was mentioned throughout the text?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Barack Obama

• George Washington

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What understanding can the reader take from Dr. King summarizing the story of Rip Van Winkle with George Washington?

• King George and George Washington acted like monarchs.

• George Washington promoted diversity and had a country with no bigotry.

• George Washington wanted Jews and Catholics to have equality.

• Even though George Washington promised democracy, he was a slaveholder.

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Patel states, "Instead King and his movement termed it a broken promise, one that the people on the receiving end of the breach took actions to mend." What does this quote explain?

• African Americans are sincere about wanting equal rights and that they should.

• African Americans faced discrimination, but they still believed they could fight for equality.

• African Americas were comfortable were not being discriminated against, but they did not trust the government.

• African Americans were on the receiving end of a bad contract of life, liberty, and justice for all

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Patel states,"Instead, he committed himself, body and soul, to shaping the future." How do you think King committed his body?

• King had a deep commitment to improving the lives of all Americans by giving speeches and peaceful demonstrations.

• King sacrificed his life in the fight for justice and equality.

• King was non-violent in the midst of violence and adversity.

• King received a doctorate degree in theology. He had to work extremely hard to obtain the degree and he finished high school at a young age.

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The central idea of the blog is ________________.

• We are better apart.

• We are better together.

• We must make deep commitments to who we are as individuals to make the world a better place.

• We must fight for what we believe in because there is no better way to live.

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Which answer most appropriately summarizes the last paragraph?

• King wanted to defend his values and protect his land.

• King gave his life for his deep commitments.

• We should always continue to fight for what is right no matter the cost.

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