Letter from Birmingham Jail (P2) Review

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Across
  1. 3. King refers to the scene on THIS hill where three men were crucified. This word is the biblical location of Jesus’ crucifixion. (Paragraph 11)
  2. 5. This is the amusement park King mentions when describing his daughter’s experience. (Paragraph 4)
  3. 7. This is the American founding father King quotes about equality. (Paragraph 11)
  4. 9. A just law is in THIS with moral law. This word means agreement or balance. (Paragraph 6)
  5. 11. King describes the mobs that attack Black families as THIS. This word means extremely violent or cruel. (Paragraph 4)
  6. 17. King says THESE clouds of inferiority forming in a child’s mind. This word means threatening or suggesting something bad will happen. (Paragraph 4)
  7. 18. This is the philosopher King references when explaining just and unjust laws. (Paragraph 6)
  8. 20. Critics describe King’s actions as THIS. This word means far beyond normal or moderate. (Paragraph 9)
  9. 21. King says he was initially THIS to be labeled an extremist. This word means feeling let down or unhappy about something. (Paragraph 11)
  10. 24. King says African Americans are THIS by day and haunted by night. This word means constantly stressed, hurried, or troubled. (Paragraph 4)
  11. 26. This word refers to the ending of racial separation. (Paragraph 1)
  12. 27. King compares injustice to THIS that must be opened to heal. This word refers to a painful infection that must be drained. (Paragraph 8)
  13. 28. King refers to the THIS of Jefferson writing the Declaration of Independence. This word represents writing or authorship. (Paragraph 12)
  14. 31. King says the election of the new mayor will not bring THIS. This word means a perfect or ideal time of peace and happiness. (Paragraph 1)
  15. 33. King says law and order exist to establish THIS. This word means fairness and moral rightness. (Paragraph 8)
  16. 34. King says people refuse to remain in the THIS of despair. This word means a deep, dark place representing hopelessness. (Paragraph 4)
  17. 37. King says both city leaders are THIS. This word means people who support keeping races separated. (Paragraph 1)
  18. 38. King uses THIS word to describe how people are urged to obey the Supreme Court decision. This word means working carefully and persistently. (Paragraph 5)
Down
  1. 1. King says people may make prayer THIS to city hall. This word means journeys made for religious or meaningful purposes. (Paragraph 10)
  2. 2. King says many African Americans are THIS in poverty. This word means being trapped or overwhelmed with no escape. (Paragraph 4)
  3. 3. King uses THIS transitional phrase when explaining the opposite responsibility regarding unjust laws. This word means on the other hand or in contrast. (Paragraph 5)
  4. 4. King says he must THIS two honest things to the clergymen. This word means to admit or acknowledge something honestly. (Paragraph 7)
  5. 6. King says THIS groups seldom give up their advantages voluntarily. This word means having special rights or advantages. (Paragraph 2)
  6. 8. King says African Americans have waited more than 340 years for their THIS rights. This word refers to rights protected by the Constitution. (Paragraph 4)
  7. 10. King describes living in an THIS society. This word means wealthy or rich. (Paragraph 4)
  8. 12. King says segregation creates a feeling of THIS. This word means feeling worthless or unimportant. (Paragraph 4)
  9. 13. King describes some people who have adjusted to segregation with THIS. This word means self-satisfaction or acceptance of a bad situation. (Paragraph 9)
  10. 14. King describes THIS speech when trying to explain segregation to children. This word means speaking with pauses or difficulty. (Paragraph 4)
  11. 15. King says people who have not suffered from the THIS of segregation think protests should wait. This word means a harmful condition that spreads and causes damage. (Paragraph 3)
  12. 16. King refers to one of our distinguished THIS when discussing justice and the law. This word means legal experts or judges. (Paragraph 3)
  13. 19. King describes signs reading “white” and “colored” as THIS. This word means constantly bothering or reminding someone. (Paragraph 4)
  14. 22. King says it may seem THIS to obey some laws but break others. This word means seemingly contradictory but possibly true. (Paragraph 5)
  15. 23. King says those engaged in THIS direct action expose injustice. This word means not using physical force or violence. (Paragraph 8)
  16. 25. King says, “The only answer I can give to THIS is that the new Birmingham administration but be prodded.” This word means a question or request for information. (Paragraph 1)
  17. 29. King hopes THIS will meet the challenge of the moment. This word refers to a religious institution or community. (Paragraph 12)
  18. 30. This word means happening at the wrong time and is used by critics to describe King’s actions in Birmingham. (Paragraph 1)
  19. 32. This is the biblical figure King mentions as an extremist for the Christian gospel. (Paragraph 11)
  20. 35. King says shallow understanding can be more THIS than complete misunderstanding. This word means confusing or puzzling. (Paragraph 7)
  21. 36. King says THIS people cannot remain oppressed forever. This word means treated unfairly or controlled by force. (Paragraph 10)
  22. 39. King says THIS acceptance is more confusing than rejection. This word means showing little enthusiasm or support. (Paragraph 7)