Question

Closely read these two paragraphs from King’s letter.

For years now I have heard the word “Wait!” It rings in the ear of every Negro with piercing familiarity. This “Wait” has almost always meant “Never.” We must come to see, with one of our distinguished jurists, that “justice too long delayed is justice denied.”

We have waited for more than 340 years for our constitutional and God-given rights … but we stiff creep at horse-and-buggy pace toward gaining a cup of coffee at a lunch counter…

Which of the following best describes King’s answer to the leaders who call for patience?

He questions whether waiting will produce results.
He thinks that waiting 340 years for his constitutional rights has strengthened his cause.

He believes that patience will result in justice.

Answer 1

its a. He questions whether waiting will produce results.

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Answer 2

A) he questions whether waiting will produce results

Next page: C and D

Next page: C

Next page: C

Last page: African Americans have waited long enough for change.

Those who have not suffered injustice cannot criticize the impatience of those who have.

Many have suffered under segregation

Protests expose existing tension.

Disorder is a necessary step toward progress.

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