Letter From Birmingham Jail: Martin Luther King, Jr.
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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. (correct)
  • He called for a meeting with the religious leaders.
  • He organized a massive protest in Birmingham.
  • He ignored the statement completely.

    • Where was Dr. King born?

  • Birmingham, Alabama
  • Boston, Massachusetts
  • Atlanta, Georgia (correct)
  • Chester, Pennsylvania

    • Where did Dr. King do his undergraduate studies?

  • Crozer Theological Seminary
  • Morehouse College (correct)
  • Boston University
  • Chester University

    • How many black pupils were there among a hundred students at Crozer Theological Seminary?

    <p>Six</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Dr. King's reason for not usually responding to criticism?

    <p>His lack of time due to engaging in constructive work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which university awarded Dr. King a fellowship for his Ph.D studies?

    <p>Boston University</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the speaker in Birmingham?

    <p>Because he has basic organizational ties there and believes injustice is present.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the speaker mention about the Apostle Paul in relation to his own actions?

    <p>Associating his actions with Paul's spread of the gospel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the speaker think about being considered an 'outsider'?

    <p>Believes that anyone living in the United States should not be considered an outsider.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the speaker suggest about 'injustice' and 'justice' in his speech?

    <p>'Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere,' highlighting interconnectedness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the speaker emphasize about his actions in relation to being in Birmingham?

    <p>'I too am compelled to carry the gospel of freedom beyond my particular hometown.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the speaker imply about the white power structure of Birmingham?

    <p>'The white power structure left the Negro community with no other alternative.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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