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Martin Luther King Jr.Letter From Birmingham Jail
Nonfiction | Essay / Speech | Adult | Published in 1963A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Exam Answer Key
Multiple Choice
1. C (Paragraph 3)
2. B (Paragraph 4)
3. A (Paragraph 14)
4. D (Paragraph 22)
5. B (Paragraph 25)
6. D (Paragraphs 28-30)
7. A (Paragraph 41)
8. D (Various paragraphs)
Long-Answer Response
1. This list includes Socrates, St. Augustine, St. Thomas Aquinas, Martin Luther, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and John Bunyan. Referencing well-known scholars, philosophers, and historical or cultural figures reiterates his educated background, ultimately strengthening his credibility (ethos). (Various paragraphs)
2. King writes to the church leaders to both address their negative comments and share his opinion that he is disappointed with the white church’s stance in the civil rights movement. This letter can best be seen as an example of persuasive writing as well as an attempt to raise public awareness. (Various paragraphs)
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