Early Days of MLK JR.
This is the city where Martin Luther King Jr. was born.
A. Brimingham, AL
B. Atlanta, GA
C. Columbia, SC
What is Atlanta, Georgia? King was born on January 15, 1929. He was the son of a Baptist minister.
This category of fruit includes winter fruits like grapefruit, lemon, tangerine, and lime.
What is citrus? Citrus season runs between November and May, but imports fill in the rest of the year. Meyer lemons are easier to find during the winter.
This is the missing last word of the quote “The time is always right to do what is ____.”
What is “right”? This quote was included in the speech delivered by King at the 1965 commencement address at Oberlin College.
We bet you know “who” created the soundtrack for this film, including hits like “Pinball Wizard.”
A. Tommy
B. Jimmy
C. Johnny
What is Tommy? The film is based on the album of the same name by the Who.
This is the name given to Martin upon his birth.
What is Michael King Jr.? He was named after his father, Michael. When his son was five years old, Michael Sr. traveled to Germany and learned about Martin Luther, the leader of the Protestant Reformation. Upon his return home, he changed his own name and that of his son to Martin Luther King.
These bright red jewels are grown in bogs,
What are cranberries? They are harvested from mid-September through October, but they are readily available during the first part of winter. Wisconsin grows most of the cranberries in the United States.
This is the missing last word of the quote “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that ____.”
What is “matter”? This quote was included in the speech delivered by King in 1967 at the Riverside Church in New York City.
This movie features a cast of loveable puppets and the tune “The Rainbow Connection.”
What is The Muppet Movie? The music and lyrics are by Kenny Ascher and Paul Williams.
This is how many siblings Martin had.
What is two? He had a brother named Alfred Daniel (A. D.) and a sister named Christine. A. D. was active in the Civil Rights Movement, and Christine was a writer and teacher.
This hot winter drink screams “après-ski in front of a roaring fireplace.”
What is hot chocolate or cocoa? If you need a quick shot of heat, try adding a little cayenne to the hot chocolate.
This is the missing last word of the quote “We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite ____.”
What is “hope”? This quote was included in a February 1968 address in Washington, D.C., delivered by King two months before he was assassinated.
“You’re the One That I Want” to tell me the name of the film the song was featured in.
What is Grease? In 2019, Dame Olivia Newton-John auctioned her outfit from the film’s finale to benefit her cancer research charity.
This was the age of Martin Luther King Jr. when he was admitted to Morehouse College.
A. 14
B. 15
C. 16
What is 15? After skipping two grades, Martin was admitted to Morehouse College in Atlanta in 1944 at the age of 15. He graduated in 1948 at the age of 19 with a B.A. in sociology.
This festive cake with a molten center will warm you on a cold winter night.
What is lava cake? When you cut it into a lava cake, the warm chocolate filling pours out. It’s like a brownie with a built-in layer of hot chocolate.
These are the missing three words at the end of the quote “We must live together as brothers or perish ____ ____ ____.”
A. Together as fools
B. together as one
C. together as none
What is “together as fools”? This quote was included in the March 22, 1964, speech delivered in St. Louis, Missouri.
This spooky cult classic features tunes like the “Time Warp,” which also has its own dance number.
What is The Rocky Horror Picture Show? The now-beloved song was originally written as a time filler in the stage version.
This is the name of the church where Martin’s father was pastor.
A. Ebenezer Baptist Church
B. First Baptist Church
C. Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church
What is Ebenezer Baptist Church? Martin came from a long line of preachers, including his father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and brother.
These chunky, creamy stews often contain corn or seafood and take off the winter chill.
What are chowders? Seafood chowders are the most prevalent versions, but turkey is another option.
These are the missing three words at the end of the quote “If a man hasn’t discovered something that he will die for then he isn’t ____ ____ ____.”
What is “fit to live”? This quote was included in the June 23, 1963, speech in Detroit at a rally known as the Great March on Detroit.
One of many films centering around this spy, Live and Let Die is the film’s name and its hit song.
Who is James Bond? This Bond flick features Roger Moore as the famous spy.
While in college, Martin read the teachings of this author and was first introduced to the theory of nonviolent resistance.
Who is Henry David Thoreau? The teachings of Thoreau, an American essayist, poet, and philosopher, came alive through King during the Civil Rights Movement. Thoreau’s essay “On Civil Disobedience” was of particular interest to King.
These white winter vegetables resemble carrots, and they’re also root vegetables.
What are parsnips? Parsnips are spicier and sweeter than carrots and have a hint of licorice. When shopping for parsnips, look for small parsnips. They can be cooked using any cooking method and can also be eaten raw.
These are the missing eight words in the quote “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the ____ ____ ____ ____ but by the ____ ____ ____ ____.”
What is “color of their skin” and “content of their character”? This quote was part of the famous “I Have a Dream” speech given by King at the 1963 March on Washington.
This “timely” tune is the theme for the first season of Happy Days; it also features in American Graffiti.
What is “Rock Around the Clock”? Interestingly, both feature Ron Howard.