1. Letter From a Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King’s letter addresses what criticisms from his fellow clergymen in the letter?

2. Letter From a Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King, Jr. Throughout the letter, Dr. King cites famous leaders and thinkers. Give examples.

3. Letter From a Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King, Jr. What are some of the most powerful statements/quotes made by Dr. King in the letter?

4. Letter From a Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King, Jr. Why is Dr. King writing to the clergyman? Paragraphs 1 -2

5. Letter From a Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King, Jr. What reasons does Dr. King give for going to Birmingham? Paragraphs 3-5

6. Letter From a Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King, Jr. What are the basic steps of a nonviolent campaign? What examples are cited of what has been done thus far? Paragraphs 6-7

7. Letter From a Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King, Jr. Why did the previous negotiations fail? Paragraphs 7-9

8. Letter From a Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King, Jr. Why isn’t the newly elected city administration being given a chance? Paragraph 10

9. Letter From a Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King, Jr. Why can’t direct action wait any longer? Paragraphs 11-12

10. Letter From a Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King, Jr. What is the difference between a just and an unjust law? Paragraphs 13 - 16

11. Letter From a Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King, Jr. What examples of civil disobedience are cited? Paragraphs 17-18

12. Letter From a Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King, Jr. What examples of civil disobedience are cited? Paragraphs 17-18 How have white moderates brought disappointment? Paragraphs 19 – 20 Why is now the time to take action? Paragraph 21

13. Letter From a Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King, Jr. How have white moderates brought disappointment? Paragraphs 19 - 20

14. Letter From a Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King, Jr. Why is now the time to take action? Paragraph 21

15. Letter From a Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King, Jr. What are the opposing forces in the Negro community? Paragraph 22

16. Letter From a Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King, Jr. What could have led the streets in the south to flow with blood? Paragraphs 23 - 24

17. Letter From a Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King, Jr. To what examples of extremism is direct nonviolent action being compared? Paragraph 24

18. Letter From a Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King, Jr. Why is Dr. King disappointed with the church? Paragraphs 25 - 33

19. Letter From a Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King, Jr. Why is the praise for the Birmingham police unfounded? Paragraphs 34 - 35

20. Letter From a Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King, Jr. For what should the protestors be praised? Examples? Paragraph 36

21. Letter From a Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King’s letter addresses what criticisms from his fellow clergymen in the letter?

22. Letter From a Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King, Jr. Throughout the letter, Dr. King cites famous leaders and thinkers. Give examples.

23. Letter From a Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King, Jr. What are some of the most powerful statements/quotes made by Dr. King in the letter?