"Letter from Birmingham City Jail" Self-Quiz

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. King's letter is addressed to

politicians opposed to desegregation. correct incorrect

clergymen who oppose his methods. correct incorrect

activists in favor of civil rights. correct incorrect

bigots opposed to racial equality. correct incorrect

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. According to King, an unjust law is a human-made code that

many people disapprove of. correct incorrect

violates a social contract. correct incorrect

is out of harmony with moral law. correct incorrect

All of the above correct incorrect

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. What is the purpose of direct action, according to King?

To create a crisis situation that it will force negotiation correct incorrect

To intimidate political leaders into accepting the demands of protestors correct incorrect

To precipitate violence correct incorrect

None of the above correct incorrect

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. Which of the following does King reject?

The "extremist" label correct incorrect

Evading the law correct incorrect

Direct action correct incorrect

Respect for law correct incorrect

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. According to King, what must be the case in order for direct action to be morally acceptable?

It must be nonviolent. correct incorrect

It must only be used as a last resort after negotiation has failed. correct incorrect

Participants must be willing to accept the penalty. correct incorrect

All of the above correct incorrect