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Why We Can't Wait by Martin Luther King
Contributed by: Blake
  • 1. Which event prompted Martin Luther King Jr. to write 'Why We Can't Wait'?
A) Selma to Montgomery marches
B) Birmingham campaign
C) Montgomery Bus Boycott
D) March on Washington
  • 2. What year was 'Why We Can't Wait' published?
A) 1965
B) 1964
C) 1966
D) 1963
  • 3. What is a major theme in 'Why We Can't Wait'?
A) Urgency of the civil rights movement
B) The benefits of capitalism
C) The importance of diplomacy
D) The value of tradition
  • 4. King compares civil rights struggle to which historical event?
A) World War II
B) The Industrial Revolution
C) The Great Depression
D) The American Revolution
  • 5. King's letter discusses which important social concept?
A) Entertainment
B) Justice
C) Technology
D) Commerce
  • 6. How does King propose African Americans should fight for their rights?
A) Through peaceful protests
B) By political lobbying only
C) Through legal battles only
D) By forming armed militias
  • 7. Who does King address in his open letter in 'Why We Can't Wait'?
A) Political leaders
B) White moderates
C) Foreign governments
D) Black radicals
  • 8. In 'Why We Can't Wait', King emphasizes the importance of...
A) Militarization
B) Direct action
C) Negotiation
D) Waiting peacefully
  • 9. What does King argue is the responsibility of citizens?
A) To obey all laws
B) To stand against injustice
C) To follow government orders
D) To remain neutral
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