The Montgomery Bus Boycott Quiz

Who was Joanne Robinson?

• A school principal

• A bus driver

• An English professor

• A civil rights attorney

What organization did Joanne Robinson head?

• The Civil Rights Movement

• The NAACP Youth Council

• The Women's Political Council

• The Montgomery Improvement Association

What triggered the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

• The arrest of Rosa Parks

• A protest by the Women's Political Council

• A new law passed in Montgomery

• A speech by Martin Luther King

How did Joanne Robinson contribute to the boycott?

• By running all 50,000 flyers

• By organizing a march

• By driving a bus

• By giving speeches

Who was selected to head the Montgomery Improvement Association?

• Joanne Robinson

• Rosa Parks

• Martin Luther King

• Fred Gray

What was the main method of protest during the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

• Violent protests

• Hunger strikes

• Boycotting buses

• Legal action

How long did the Montgomery Bus Boycott last?

• 30 days

• 100 days

• 382 days

• 265 days

What was the outcome of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

• Segregation was enforced more strictly

• There was no change

• Segregation on buses was declared illegal

• Buses were abolished

Who was Rosa Parks?

• A teacher

• A bus driver

• A civil rights activist

• A student

What did people do instead of riding buses during the boycott?

• They walked or used a system of station wagons

• They used taxis

• They stayed home

• They rode bicycles