Beautiful Agitators

What does Vera believe will happen every time one of their people exercises their right to vote?

• They will lose power.

• They will gain a little more power.

• Nothing will change.

• They will be punished.

Who does Vera say profits from their disenfranchisement?

• The government.

• The local businesses.

• The Mississippi white folks.

• The neighboring communities.

According to Vera, who owns the plantations, cotton compress, and shacks?

• The government.

• The worst kind of white people.

• The local community.

• The black folks.

What does Mary Jane want to do instead of being sheltered?

• Move away.

• Ignore the issues.

• Understand and help change things.

• Continue being sheltered.

Why do the characters meet twice a week for three months?

• To learn about history

• To register to vote

• To practice public speaking

• To study for exams

What percentage of eligible colored folks are registered to vote in Mississippi according to Vera?

• 10 percent

• 15 percent

• 5 percent

• 20 percent

What does Vera say will happen if every single one of them went to register and passed the test?

• They would be able to vote in the next election

• They would become the majority

• They would receive a certificate

• They would be given a government job

What does Mary Jane suggest they can do if they get their folks represented in government?

• Start changing some things around

• Get more funding for schools

• Improve healthcare services

• Build new roads

What does Vera want the group to master so they can demand first-class citizenship?

• Advanced mathematics

• Basic skills

• Public speaking

• Writing essays

What will the administrator do on the exam according to Vera?

• Ask multiple-choice questions

• Point out a section of the Constitution

• Give a speech

• Show a video