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Short textual questions and answers.
1. What was the cause of Negroes’ discontentment?
The cause of the Negroes’ discontentment was very serious. Their condition was very bad. They were treated worse than animals. They did not enjoy basic human rights. They had no opportunities for progress and development. They were treated as slaves. The Whites considered themselves to be superior to them only on the basis of colour. There was no merit system for them. Their abilities and talent were underestimated.
2. What are the qualities of the veterans of creative suffering?
The veterans of creative suffering have the following qualities:
- They continue to struggle with the faith that unearned suffering is redemptive.
- They do not lose heart.
- They bear hardships and difficulties of life patiently.
- They remain confident and steadfast.
- They do not rest until they reach their destination.
3. What is the dream of Martin Luther King Jr.?
The dream of Martin Luther King is equality and justice for all. He struggled very hard to realize his dream. He suffered hardships and difficulties. He did not lose heart. He remained steadfast and strong. At last, his efforts bore fruit and the Negroes got freedom and justice.
4. What should be the faith of the Negroes?
Martin Luther King inspired the Negroes and urged them to continue to struggle with the faith that unearned suffering is redemptive. They were being mistreated and victimized without any reason or justification. He told them that these difficulties would one day bear fruit and bring them freedom.
5. What was the necessity of pleading the case of the Negroes’ freedom?
It was necessary to plead the case of the Negroes because their condition was very bad. They were treated worse than animals. They did not enjoy basic human rights. They had no opportunities for progress and development. They were treated as slaves. The Whites considered themselves to be superior to them only on the basis of colour. There was no merit system for them. Their abilities and talent were underestimated.