Questions: "Rosa Parks" by Douglas Brinkley

What is the primary event that triggers the conflict in the story?

• a) Rosa Parks boards the bus
  

• b) Rosa Parks refuses to give up her seat
  

• c) The bus driver demands that Rosa Parks move
  

• 1. d) Rosa Parks arrives at the bus stop

  
  

What is the author's primary purpose in describing Rosa Parks' thoughts and emotions during the confrontation on the bus?

• a) To create tension and suspense
  

• b) To evoke sympathy and admiration for Rosa Parks
  

• c) To highlight the injustice of racial segregation
  

• 1. d) To explore the psychological impact of discrimination

  
  

What does the phrase "Are you going to stand up?" (paragraph 9) primarily reveal about the bus driver's attitude towards Rosa Parks?

• a) His frustration with her refusal to obey segregation laws
  

• b) His concern for her well-being
  

• c) His indifference towards racial equality
  

• 1. d) His fear of potential repercussions from other passengers

  
  

What is the significance of Rosa Parks' response to the bus driver's threat of arrest?

• a) It leads to her immediate arrest and detention
  

• b) It prompts other passengers to intervene on her behalf
  

• c) It marks the beginning of a protest movement
  

• 1. d) It establishes her as a symbol of resistance against racial segregation

  
  

Which theme is indirectly conveyed through the portrayal of Rosa Parks' ancestors and their struggles?

• a) The cyclical nature of history and societal progress
  

• b) The importance of family heritage in shaping individual identity
  

• c) The inevitability of conflict in the pursuit of justice
  

• 1. d) The enduring legacy of courage and resilience in the face of oppression

  
  

What theme is best supported by Rosa Parks' actions in the text?

• a) The importance of perseverance in the face of adversity
  

• b) The significance of social status in shaping individual actions
  

• c) The power of conformity in maintaining societal norms
  

• 1. d) The inevitability of change in oppressive systems