10 Questions
What is the main concern expressed by the author in the text?
The discrimination and segregation experienced by the black community.
What is considered the Negro's great stumbling block towards freedom?
White moderate
Why does the author mention the lack of acceptance at motels for Negroes in the text?
To illustrate the difficulties faced due to segregation and discrimination.
What effects does the author describe on a six-year-old daughter due to segregation?
Development of an unconscious bitterness toward white people.
In the text, what does the author feel is necessary for society to understand their impatience?
A recognition of legitimate grievances.
What does the author imply about the critics in the text?
Their criticisms are sincerely set forth.
Why does the author rarely respond to criticism?
To prevent their secretaries from being overwhelmed.
What does the author suggest about the word 'Wait' in the text?
It often means 'Never'.
How does the author view the pace of progress towards rights in comparison to Asia and Africa?
Negroes have moved at a slower pace than Asia and Africa.
What is the author's stance on justice being delayed according to the text?
Justice delayed is justice denied.
Test your knowledge on Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous 'Letter from Birmingham Jail'. Answer questions about the content and historical context of this iconic letter.
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