Question

name: angyl soloren date: selection test “letter from birmingham jail” dr. martin luther king, jr. comprehension irections: identify the choice that best answers the question. 1. why does king write “letter from birmingham jail”? choose three options. a. to present his case to a lawyer who may get him out of jail b. to occupy his time while he is waiting to be released from jail c. to respond to well - intentioned criticism of the civil rights movement d. to propose a peaceful settlement with the white police force of the city e. to ask for volunteers who are supporters of the civil rights movement f. to make his argument to everyone who will read the letter after its

Explanation:

To determine the correct answers, we analyze the purpose of "Letter from Birmingham Jail":

• Option a is incorrect as the letter is not for a lawyer to get him out of jail.
• Option b is incorrect as it's not about occupying time.
• Option c: King wrote to respond to criticisms of the civil rights movement (from clergymen), so this is correct.
• Option d: The letter isn't about settling with the police force.
• Option e: It's not a call for volunteers.
• Option f: King aimed to present his argument for civil rights to a broader audience, so this is correct. (Note: There might be a third correct option not fully visible, but from the visible ones, c and f are correct, and assuming another like addressing the community or justifying non - violent protest as the third.)

Answer:

c. to respond to well - intentioned criticism of the civil rights movement, f. to make his argument to everyone who will read the letter after its (and the third correct option based on full context, e.g., to justify non - violent direct action or address the Birmingham community)