Martin Luther King Jr. Quiz

Where was Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech delivered?

• Washington D.C.

• New York City

• Lincoln Memorial

• Atlanta, Georgia

What symbolic document does King reference at the beginning of his speech?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Constitution

What metaphor does King use to describe the unfulfilled promises made to Black Americans?

• Broken dreams

• A bad check

• An empty promise

• A false hope

What urgent theme does King emphasize in his speech?

• The importance of education

• The "fierce urgency of now"

• Economic development

• Political representation

What does King hope for his children's future?

• They will become politicians

• They will live in a nation where they are judged by their character

• They will have financial success

• They will live abroad

Which of the following does King envision as part of his dream for the future?

• Economic equality for all

• Political power for Black Americans

• Former enemies sitting together "at the table of brotherhood"

• Increased educational opportunities

What warning does King give about ignoring racial injustice?

• It will lead to economic decline

• It will weaken national defense

• It can cause future conflict

• It will prolong inequality

How does King propose to confront racial injustice?

• With violent resistance

• By voting only

• Through nonviolent resistance and unity

• By boycotting businesses

What phrase does King use to conclude his speech?

• "We shall overcome"

• "Justice delayed is justice denied"

• "Free at last, free at last; thank God Almighty, we are free at last."

• "The time is now"

What overall message does King's speech convey?

• The need for economic reforms

• The importance of unity and equality among all races

• The necessity of a strong military

• The value of education