Name a document that Dr. King refers to in his speech.
What is the Declaration of Independence, Emancipation Proclamation, or the Constitution?
100
On the steps of which building in Washington, D.C., did Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., deliver his “I Have a Dream” speech in August 1963?
What is the Lincoln Memorial?
100
Which of the following best states Dr. King’s persuasive purpose in “I Have a Dream”? A) He wants everyone in his audience to register to vote. B) He wants Americans to appreciate their heritage more. C) He wants to challenge his audience to improve the civil rights of all Americans. D) He wants America to apologize for the evils of slavery.
What is "C"?
100
A "cup" is used as a symbol by Dr. King. That cup is really... A) equality B) bitterness C) disappointment D) dreams
What is bitterness?
200
Unhappy; lonely
What is desolate?
200
Name one past president Dr. King eludes to through his document and opening of the speech
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
200
Why do you think Dr. King refers to the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence in his speech?
What is he wants to stress that all Americans are guaranteed certain rights?
200
Which of the following best identifies the “dream” Dr. King expresses in his speech? Everyone has the right to vote OR Liberty and justice for all Americans
What is "Liberty and Justice for all Americans"?
200
in describing the hills of Georgia, Dr. King characterizes them as..
a. "forested'
b. "sandy"
c. "worn"
d. "red"
What is "red"?
300
To decline morally.
What is degenerate?
300
Dr. King compares the broken promises toward blacks to what?
What is defaulting on a financial agreement?
300
In his speech, which does Dr. King state as a reminder to his own people? To march with anger a rage, or with dignity and discipline.
What is dignity and discipline?
300
The ending of Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech evokes a strong feeling of which of the following? A) hope and optimism B) fear and isolation C) joy and doubt D) anger and disappointment
What is "Hope and Optimism"?
300
Two songs were mentioned by Dr. King in
his speech. They were...
a. "America the Beautiful" and a spiritual
b. "God Bless America" and a spiritual
c. two spirituals
d. "My Country Tis of Thee" and a
spiritual
What is "My Country Tis of The" and a spiritual?
400
In a way impossible to untangle.
What is inextricably?
400
The year the Civil Rights Act was passed in the U.S.
What is 1964?
400
When Dr. King tells his audience, “Let us not wallow in the valley of despair,” what is he urging them to do?
What is he wants them to feel hope that the present situation will change?
400
In August 1963, in which of the following cities did Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., deliver his “I Have a Dream” speech? A) New York, New York B) Atlanta, Georgia C) Chicago, Illinois D) Washington, D.C.
What is Washington, D.C.?
400
The main focus of King’s speech is on...
A) Celebrating the anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation
B) Convincing everyone to live in peace and tranquility
C) Ending segregation and racial injustice in America
D) Getting more money for America’s black population
What is "Ending segregation and racial injustice in America"?
500
Causing freedom or salvation.
What is redemptive?
500
The speech was delivered at a demonstration called...
a. "The March on Washington for Civil Rights"
b. “The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom"
c. "The March on Washington for Equality and Justice"
d. "The March on Washington to End Discrimination"
What is "The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom"?
500
What does Dr. King mean when he says that one day “the rough places will be made plains, and the crooked places will be made straight”?
What is racial discrimination and injustice will end?
500
Which repeated phrase in King’s speech has additional power because it is from a familiar patriotic song? A)"I have a dream" B)"One hundred years later" C)"Now is the time" D)Let freedom ring"
What is "Now is the time"?
500
The speech makes a reference to "5 score years ago". This is clearly a reference to..
a. the assassination of President Lincoln
b. The end of the Civil War
c. The signing of The Emancipation
Proclamation
d. The election of President Lincoln
What is the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation?