5 Questions
How long ago was the tragic fact acknowledged?
100 years
What is the current state of the Negro in American society?
Languishing in the corners of American society
What is the comparison used to describe the Negro's situation?
A lonely island of poverty in the midst of a vast ocean of material-prosperity
Why have the people gathered according to the speaker?
To dramatize an appalling condition
What is the speaker's tone towards the Negro's situation?
Sad and tragic
Study Notes
Racial Inequality in America
- The Negro is still not free 100 years after a significant event (implied, but not specified).
- Segregation and discrimination continue to cripple the life of the Negro.
- Despite being surrounded by material prosperity, the Negro lives in poverty.
- The Negro is marginalized and feels like an exile in their own land, unable to fully participate in American society.
- The current state of the Negro is appalling and needs to be brought to attention.
This quiz is about the famous speech by Martin Luther King Jr. where he talks about the struggles of African Americans and their fight for freedom and equality.
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