MLK CommonLit:
PART A: Which of the following identifies the central idea
of the text?
A) King believes that African Americans should not be denied their civil rights, and encourages others to be relentless in their non-
violent fight for freedom.
B) King's dream is for African Americans to be free, and makes it
clear he will do anything to achieve this, no matter the consequences.
C) King does not believe that America is ready to grant African
Americans their freedom, but is hopeful for a future in which this
is possible.
D) King knows that equality is not something he will see during his
lifetime, but is confident that his children will eventually live in a
world of equality