Letter From Birmingham Jail

Which of the following best describes King's answer to the leaders who call for patience? He questions whether waiting will produce results. He thinks that waiting 340 years for his constitutional rights has strengthened his cause. He believes that patience will result in justice.

A

Think about the two passages from King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail." Write your own summary of King's main messages as if you were explaining King's message to someone who had not read the letter. Write your response in five to seven sentences.

African Americans have waited long enough for change. Those who have not suffered injustice cannot criticize the impatience of those who have. Many have suffered under segregation Protests expose existing tension. Disorder is a necessary step toward progress.

Which of the following describes African American social conditions, according to King? They have civil rights protections. They are treated fairly by police. They live in poverty. They believe things will never improve.

C and D

Read the underlined portion of the passage again. Endurance means "to bear, or put up with" What is the main idea of this text? People are willing to suffer for a cause they believe in King is calling on everyone to help those in need African Americans have a right to be tired of waiting for change

c

What is King's view of the disorder that is occurring as a result of civil rights demonstrations? It is blocking social progress. It is desirable, as African Americans have been suffering injustice for generations It is necessary to the eventual defeat of injustice.

c

Choose the best word or phrase to compete each of the following. The letter seems to indicate that the demonstrations in Birmingham . The writers feel that racial problems should be solved by . The writers are urging civil rights activists to be more .

should continue local citizens patient