MLK Listening Comprehension
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Why do schools and offices close down for a day in January?
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Every January, schools and offices close down to honor the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King.
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When was MLK born?
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Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15th in Atlanta, GA. Many people refer to him as "MLK."
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What grades did MLK skip?
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MLK was a very intelligent child. He skipped 9th and 12th grade and graduated high school when we was only 15.
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What did MLK study to become after college?
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MLK went to Morehouse College and graduated in 1948. After college, he attended seminary school, where he studied to become a preacher.
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Why did MLK move to Boston?
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MLK moved to Boston to go to Boston University for his doctorate degree.
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When did MLK marry Coretta Scott?
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MLK married Coretta Scott in 1953 and they had four children.
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What did MLK do to try to gain equal rights for African Americans?
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MLK thought that African Americans were not treated fairly. He decided to work for equal rights for African Americans by organizing many peaceful protests to change unfair laws.
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What did MLK write his speeches and books about?
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MLK wrote many speeches and also wrote 6 books about the discrimination of African Americans in the United States.
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What happened to MLK because of what he believed?
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Many people did not like MLK's speeches or what he stood for. He was attacked and arrested several times, but he did not give up.
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What did MLK say in his speech?
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in 1963, MLK led 250,000 people in a march to Washington, DC. There, he gave his famous "I Have A Dream" speech. He said that people should not be judged by the color of their skin.
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What did MLK achieve when he was 35 years old?
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When MLK was 35 years old, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. He was the youngest man to be awarded this prize.
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When was MLK killed?
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MLK was killed on April 4, 1968 in Memphis, TN. He was preparing to lead another peaceful protest.
