Question 1

According to Martin Luther King Jr. what is the highest expression of non-injury?

Accepted Answer

Martin Luther King Jr. believed that love is the highest expression of non-injury, emphasizing the power of love to transform and heal in nonviolent resistance.

Question 2

'The Philosophy of Non-Violence' states that the focus of the non-violent resister is on ________

Accepted Answer

The Philosophy of Non-Violence emphasizes focusing on the evil system rather than the individuals perpetrating the system. This approach aims to change the system itself without demonizing the people involved.

Question 3

Martin Luther King Jr. considers publicity for a non-violent resister as________

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

The essay 'On the Rule of the Road' by A. G. Gardiner is about the judicial use of ___________

Accepted Answer

The essay 'On the Rule of the Road' by A. G. Gardiner discusses the concept of liberty and how it should be exercised with consideration for others, using the metaphor of sharing the road to illustrate the balance between individual freedom and social responsibility.

Question 5

The fat old lady, in the beginning of the essay 'On the Rule of the Road', is walking down a busy road in ___________

Accepted Answer

The essay 'On the Rule of the Road' by A.G. Gardiner describes the fat old lady walking down a busy road in Petrograd.

Question 6

A. G. Gardiner says that people are liberty-drunk these days. What does the author mean by 'liberty-drunk'?

Accepted Answer

The term 'liberty-drunk' implies that people are excessively indulging in or taking advantage of their individual freedoms, to the point of overuse or misuse.

Question 7

The essay 'On the Rule of the Road' argues that in order that the liberties of all may be preserved, the liberties of everyone must be ___________

Accepted Answer

The essay 'On the Rule of the Road' by A.G. Gardiner argues that to preserve the liberties of all, individual liberties must sometimes be curtailed or limited. This ensures that one person's freedom does not become a hindrance to another's.

Question 8

What is the pen-name of A. G. Gardiner under which he wrote his essays?

Accepted Answer

A. G. Gardiner wrote his essays under the pen-name "Alpha of the Plough."

Question 9

What would be the result if liberty enabled everyone to do whatever they wanted whenever they wanted to?

Accepted Answer

Unrestricted liberty, allowing everyone to do whatever they want whenever they want, would likely lead to conflicts of interest, disregard for others' rights, and ultimately chaos, as not all actions would be compatible with the well-being or freedom of others.

Question 10

Vanka was apprenticed to Alaykhin to become ___________

Accepted Answer

Vanka, the protagonist of Anton Chekhov's short story "Vanka," was apprenticed to Alyakhin to become a shoemaker. The story revolves around Vanka's life and experiences as an apprentice.

Question 11

What time of the year is the story 'Vanka' set?

Accepted Answer

The story 'Vanka' by Anton Chekhov is set on Christmas Eve, which is a significant detail that contributes to the atmosphere and thematic elements of the narrative.

Question 12

Konstantin Makarich, Vanka's grandfather, works as _____________

Accepted Answer

Konstantin Makarich, Vanka's grandfather, works as a night-watchman. This is mentioned in Anton Chekhov's short story "Vanka."

Question 13

What do the other apprentices make Vanka steal?

Accepted Answer

The other apprentices make Vanka steal the master's cucumbers.

Question 14

What did Vanka's diet consist of at the master's?

Accepted Answer

Vanka's diet at the master's consisted of bread and gruel, reflecting the meager and basic sustenance provided to him, typical of a servant's diet in the context of the story.

Question 15

Who taught Vanka to read and write?

Accepted Answer

Olga, the cook, taught Vanka to read and write.

Question 16

Why was Vanka beaten by the master the previous day?

Accepted Answer

In the story "Vanka" by Anton Chekhov, Vanka was beaten by his master the previous day for falling asleep while he was supposed to be rocking the master's baby (referred to as "their brat" in the question). This incident is a reflection of the harsh conditions and treatment Vanka endures as an apprentice.

Question 17

What was Schatz's initial symptom?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What was Schatz's initial symptom?
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Question 18

When the doctor examined Schatz, his temperature was___________

Accepted Answer

Schatz's temperature was 102 degrees Fahrenheit, which is indicative of a fever and aligns with the context of being examined by a doctor for illness.

Question 19

What was Schatz's real disease?

Accepted Answer

Schatz's real disease was influenza, as depicted in the story "A Day's Wait" by Ernest Hemingway, where the boy, Schatz, mistakenly believes he is going to die from a high fever, thinking he has a deadly illness.

Question 20

What did the father in A Day's Wait do in order to cheer the boy up?

Accepted Answer

In "A Day's Wait," the father tries to cheer up the boy by reading to him. This act of care and attention is meant to comfort the boy and distract him from his illness.

Quiz 1: Martin Luther King Jrs Philosophy of Non-Injury and Other Short Stories