My Brother Martin Comprehension

The main purpose of this story is to--

• describe life in Atlanta during segregation

• entertain readers with a story of three siblings

• inform readers of Martin Luther King Jr.'s young life

• persuade readers to treat others with respect and kindness

Which word best describes how the author feels about M.L.?

• jealous

• respected

• angry

Which sentence from the story shows that M.L. will do something important when he grows up?

• "...one day, I'm going to turn this world upside down."

• "But back then it was a crushing blow..."

• "Why do white people treat colored people so mean?"

What was the author's MAIN purpose for writing this story?

• To describe life in Atlanta during segregation.

• To entertain readers with a story of three syblings.

• To inform readers of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s young life.

• To persuade readers to treat each other with kindness and respect.

The author’s purpose in writing

this selection was to —

• list Martin Luther King, Jr.’s

  most notable achievements

• persuade readers to visit

  Martin Luther King, Jr.’s

  childhood home

• tell readers about Martin

  Luther King, Jr.’s childhood

• teach readers how to play

  Martin Luther King, Jr.’s

  favorite games

How does the reader learn the main purpose of the story?

• The characters tell the purpose.

• The author states the purpose.

• The reader figures out the purpose from the story.

• The purpose is stated on the last page of the story.

Which word best describes how the author feels about M.L.?

• Angry

• Jealous

• Nervous

• Respectful

Which sentence from the story shows that M.L. will do something important when he grows up?

• "He even went off to sing with our mother..."

• "But back then it was a crushing blow..."

• "Why do white people treat colored people so mean?"

• "...one day, I'm going to turn this world upside down."

Why does the author show the date on page 59?

• to show when M.L. was born

• to show how long ago the King family lived

• to show when M.L spoke his famous words

• to show how America's laws have changed over time

The main purpose of this story is to--

• entertain readers with a story of three siblings

• persuade readers to treat others with respect and kindness

• inform readers of Martin Luther King Jr.'s young life