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