I Have a Dream

Based on what MLK says in paragraphs 11-14, when will the African American people be satisfied?

• They will be satisfied when there is racial justice and equality in all of America

• The African American people will never be satisfied.

• They will be satisfied when white people pay for what they have done.

• They will be satisfied when they can vote.

What is MLK’s purpose for the repetition of the phrase “we cannot be satisfied”?

• To emphasize the suffering and dissatisfaction of the African American people

• To be sure his audience understands that they should never be satisfied

• To let his audience know that their work is not finished

• To create a poetic feeling to his speech using rhyme and repetition

What can you conclude about MLK’s audience from what he says in paragraph 16?

• They already agree with each and every point that MLK makes

• They are giving up

• They have come from all over the country and all walks of life to see him speak

• They are mostly white people who have come to discourage MLK

What can you infer about MLK’s feelings toward the governor of Alabama at the time of his speech?

• MLK admired the governor for his eloquent speeches

• MLK openly hated the governor and would commit acts of violence against him if he could get away with it

• MLK had heard negative things about the governor but had no evidence to back it up

• MLK saw the governor as his opponent because he was openly racist

What is MLK’s purpose for including the song lyrics to the famous “My Country Tis’ of Thee” in paragraph 21?

• To remind his audience that his dream is an American Dream that is based on American Values

• To appeal to the musical members of his audience

• To remind the audience that America is beautiful whether he accomplishes his goals or not

• To contrast with other countries where there is justice for all races

In “I Have a Dream,” Dr. King tells his listeners that they should not “wallow in the valley of despair.” What feeling is he urging them to avoid?

• hopelessness from believing that the present situation will never change

• confidence that the present situation can be overcome without effort

• satisfaction that others will do the work of change for them

• resentment toward the society that has oppressed them

In front of which building in Washington, D.C., did Dr. King deliver his “I Have a Dream” speech?

• Union Station

• the White House

• the National Cathedral

• the Lincoln Memorial

In “I Have a Dream,” what does Dr. King urge African Americans to do?

• struggle for equal rights with discipline and dignity

• appreciate the freedoms they currently have

• register to vote, even if it is not convenient

• regard all white people with suspicion

Which of the following answer choices states Dr. King’s main purpose in “I Have a Dream”?

• He wants everyone in his audience to register to vote.

• He wants Americans to appreciate their heritage more.

• He wants his audience to secure civil rights for all Americans.

• He wants white Americans to apologize for the evils of slavery.

Which of the following answer choices best identifies the “dream” Dr. King describes in “I Have a Dream”?

• power for the poor and disadvantaged

• more wealth and prosperity for all Americans

• election of more public officials from minority ranks

• liberty and justice for all Americans regardless of race