Rosa Parks: Civil Rights Movement Quiz

What was the reason Rosa Parks was arrested for?

• Refusing to give up her seat on the bus

• Stealing from a store

• Jaywalking

• Speeding

How did Rosa Parks feel when she was arrested?

• Frightened

• Resigned

• Angry

• Excited

What did the bus driver ask Rosa Parks to do?

• Sing a song

• Give him money

• Tell him a joke

• Stand up and give him the seat

What did the police deny Rosa Parks when she asked for it at City Hall?

• A phone call

• A blanket

• A drink of water

• A snack

What did the police do when Rosa Parks asked if she could make a telephone call?

• They scolded her

• They laughed at her

• They ignored her

• They allowed her to make a call

What did the white matron offer Rosa Parks when she was taken to her jail cell?

• A warm blanket

• A book to read

• A meal

• To be placed in a cell with other girls

What did Rosa Parks have in her pocket when she was asked to empty her pockets?

• A pen

• A coin

• A tissue

• A key

What did the bus driver do after Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat?

• He drove away

• He called the police

• He continued driving the bus

• He asked her to pay extra fare

What did Rosa Parks do when the police asked her why she didn't stand up?

• She shouted at them

• She started crying

• She laughed at them

• She remained silent

What did the police do when they arrived at the jail with Rosa Parks?

• They handcuffed her

• They searched her

• They allowed her to make a phone call

• They denied her water