12 Questions
What was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s response to a public statement issued by eight white religious leaders of the South?
He wrote a letter from the Birmingham jail.
Where was Dr. King born?
Atlanta, Georgia
Where did Dr. King do his undergraduate studies?
Morehouse College
How many black pupils were there among a hundred students at Crozer Theological Seminary?
Six
What was Dr. King's reason for not usually responding to criticism?
His lack of time due to engaging in constructive work.
Which university awarded Dr. King a fellowship for his Ph.D studies?
Boston University
Why is the speaker in Birmingham?
Because he has basic organizational ties there and believes injustice is present.
What does the speaker mention about the Apostle Paul in relation to his own actions?
Associating his actions with Paul's spread of the gospel.
What does the speaker think about being considered an 'outsider'?
Believes that anyone living in the United States should not be considered an outsider.
What does the speaker suggest about 'injustice' and 'justice' in his speech?
'Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere,' highlighting interconnectedness.
What does the speaker emphasize about his actions in relation to being in Birmingham?
'I too am compelled to carry the gospel of freedom beyond my particular hometown.'
What does the speaker imply about the white power structure of Birmingham?
'The white power structure left the Negro community with no other alternative.'
Test your knowledge on the famous 'Letter from Birmingham Jail' written by Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1963 while he was imprisoned for participating in nonviolent protests against segregation. The letter addresses concerns raised by white religious leaders in the South.
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