Test your Martin Luther King, Jr. knowledge.
President Lyndon Johnson shakes hands with the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., after handing him one of the pens used in signing the Civil Rights Act of July 2, 1964 at the White House in Washington.
Jordan Hutchinson, Staff Writer
January 12, 2023
With no school on Monday because of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, test your knowledge to see how much you know about the man who made an impact on the Civil Rights Movement until his death in 1968.
Test your Martin Luther King, Jr. Knowledge
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Question 1/10
What is Martin Luther King, Jr.'s original name?
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Micheal
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Mikaela
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Barret
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David
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Where was Martin Luther King, Jr. born?
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Where was Martin Luther King, Jr. born?
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Memphis, Tennessee
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Wichita, Kansas
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Fargo, North Dakota
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Atlanta, Georgia
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Where was Martin Luther King, Jr. killed?
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Where was Martin Luther King, Jr. killed?
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Nashville, Tennessee
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Tusla, Oaklahoma
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Memphis, Tennessee
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New York City, New York
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How was Martin Luther King, Jr. killed?
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How was Martin Luther King, Jr. killed?
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Shot
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Car accident
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Food poisoning
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Heart attack
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Question 5/10
When is Martin Luther King Jr. day?
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When is Martin Luther King Jr. day?
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The second Monday of January every year
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The third Monday of January every year
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The fourth Monday of February every year
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What quote is Martin Luther King, Jr. most famous for?
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What quote is Martin Luther King, Jr. most famous for?
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"I Had a Dream"
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"You Have a Dream"
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"We Have a Dream"
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"I Have a Dream"
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How old was Martin Luther King, Jr. when he went to college?
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How old was Martin Luther King, Jr. when he went to college?
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18
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20
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15
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12
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How many times was Martin Luther King, Jr. arrested?
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How many times was Martin Luther King, Jr. arrested?
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8
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29
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15
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40
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Martin Luther King, Jr. helped bring about the passage of the Civil Rights Act of ____?
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Martin Luther King, Jr. helped bring about the passage of the Civil Rights Act of ____?
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1964
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1965
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1980
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1962
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Why do we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day?
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Why do we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day?
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To celebrate an end to racism
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To celebrate the achievements and life of Martin Luther King, Jr.
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To celebrate the end of the Civil War
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To celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.´s graduation
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Manju Sapkota • Jan 19, 2024 at 9:06 pm
I learned about martin luther king through this Quiz.Thank You!
Babatunde Brown • Jan 17, 2024 at 1:17 pm
His movement for civil right and voting right, relentless spirit of his advocacy for value despite being arrested for 29 times. His adoption of nonviolent resistance to acheieve equal right for Black American.
Muna karki • Jan 22, 2023 at 10:13 pm
It was good to know about him.