Martin Luther King Jr. and Civil Disobedience — Quiz
Question 7 • English Language Arts 11
Read the excerpt from “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” I have the honor of serving as president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, an organization operating in every southern state, with headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. What is King’s purpose for including this sentence?
Answer
A
to illustrate the depth of his religious faith
B
to establish his professional credentials
C
to emphasize his own Southern roots
D
to explain his ties to the city of Atlanta
Explanation
King mentions that he serves as president of a regional organization and gives its scope and headquarters. This establishes his role and authority in the civil rights movement, lending credibility to his letter. The sentence is not mainly about his personal Southern roots, faith, or a special connection to Atlanta.
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