Dr. King's Memorial - Quick Check

What major event occurred in 1964?

• Laws were made to keep some people apart.

• Martin Luther King Jr. was born.

• Unfair laws were changed.

Why did the author write this book?

• to inform the reader about laws

• to tell the reader to have dreams

• to inform the reader about Dr. King

Which of the following events happened first?

• Dr. King gave an important speech.

• Laws were written that were not fair to Black people.

• Dr. King marched with many people.

The author most likely mentions Rosa Parks to show _________.

• how the unfair laws had been changed

• that other people disagreed with the unfair laws too

• that some people didn’t care about the unfair laws

A memorial is __________.

• a speech given to a large group of people

• a law passed to treat everyone equally

• a place that represents the memory of a person or event

What did the author mean when she wrote, “They carry on Dr. King’s work”?

• They continue to fight for civil rights and equality.

• They have forgotten Dr. King's teachings.

• They oppose Dr. King's ideas.

• They are unaware of Dr. King's legacy.

6. Dr. King worked peacefully for equality for all people. How can we carry on this work in our daily lives and in the laws of our country?

• By treating others fairly and with respect

• By ignoring the principles of equality

• By focusing only on personal success

• By avoiding discussions about equality