Gr10 Eyes on the Prize

What was the role of the Women's Political Council in the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

• Organizing marches
• Distributing boycott notices
• Legal advocacy
• Providing security

Who was the keynote speaker at Holt Street Church during the bus boycott?

• E.D. Nixon
• Coretta Scott King
• Ralph Abernathy
• Martin Luther King Jr.

What was Martin Luther King Jr.’s attitude towards the personal consequences of his actions during the boycott?

• Fearful
• Indifferent
• Resigned
• Unconcerned

Which group became the largest organization in white Montgomery during the boycott?

• NAACP
• Black Panthers
• White Citizens' Council
• Montgomery Improvement Association

What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding bus segregation in Montgomery?

• Segregation was constitutional
• Segregation was unconstitutional
• No decision was made
• The case was dismissed

Why did the black community in Montgomery start the bus boycott?

• To support Rosa Parks
• To demand better bus services
• To end bus segregation
• To protect their jobs

What did Rufus Lewis say about the black community's reaction after the boycott ended?

• They were apathetic
• They were jubilant
• They were cautious
• They regretted it

Who was arrested for refusing to give up her seat, igniting the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

• Jo Ann Robinson
• Coretta Scott King
• Rosa Parks
• Georgia Gilmore

What was the system created by the black community during the boycott for transportation?

• Public taxis
• Government buses
• Private carpool system
• Bicycle sharing

What did Martin Luther King Jr. say about the weapon they had during the boycott?

• The weapon of protest
• The weapon of violence
• The weapon of silence
• The weapon of legislation