Reading-Comprehension-Lesson 85

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   In 1955 Martin Luther King, Jr, gained national recognition for his
 nonviolent methods used in a bus boycott in Montgomery. This peaceful
 boycott, under Dr. King's guidance, changed the law which required
 Black people to ride in the backs of buses. After this success, Dr.
5  King used his nonviolent tactics in efforts to change other discriminatory
 laws.

 Dr. King urged Blacks to use nonviolent sit-ins, marches, demonstrations,
 and freedom rides in their efforts to gain full freedom and equality.
10 Arrested for breaking discriminatory law, Dr. King went to jail dozens
 of times. He became a symbol around the world for people to protest
 peacefully against unjust laws. In recognition of his work for peacefully
 change, Dr. King received the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize.

1. What is the best title for the passage ?
(A) The Effectiveness of Nonviolent Methods
(B) Martin Luther King, Jr. : Nobel Prize Winner
(C) The Need to change Discriminatory Laws
(D) Martin Luther King, Jr. : Advocate of Nonviolence
2. According to the passage, as a consequence of his protest in 1955, Dr. King became
(A) peaceful in his tactics
(B) famous in the United States
(C) frustrated in his efforts
(D) successful in the transportation business
3. It can be inferred from the passage that Dr. King continued his nonviolent methods because
(A) they were legal in Montgomery
(B) they were effective
(C) most people are incapable of violence
(D) most people believed he would receive the Nobel Peace Prize
4. Which of the following is mentioned in the passage as a means by which Dr. King tried to bring about social justice ?
(A) Store boycotts
(B) Congressional debates
(C) Peaceful marches
(D) Visit to jails
5. According to the passage, how many times was Dr. King put in jail ?
(A) One
(B) Between two and ten
(C) Twelve
(D) At least twenty-four
6. The author implies that in the 1960' s Dr. King was known
(A) to few people in Montgomery
(B) to people in many countries
(C) primarily by the medical profession
(D) personally by several lawyers
7. The passage answers which of the following questions ?
(A) When were discriminatory laws established in Montgomery ?
(B) Who arrested Dr. King for breaking discriminatory laws ?
(C) How many marches took place in 1955 ?
(D) What special award was given to Dr. King ?

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