ROSA PARKS READING COMPREHENSION

How long did the bus boycott in Montgomery last?

• 100 days.

• 381 days.

• 1 year.

• 1 month.

What law ended racial discrimination in the United States in 1964?

• Civil Rights Act.

• Racial Segregation Act.

• Bus Traffic Law.

• Freedom of Speech Act.

What was the impact of Rosa Parks' actions on American society?

• It had no impact.

• It inspired the civil rights movement.

• It generated more racial segregation.

• It is not mentioned in the text.

What was the consequence of the Montgomery bus boycott according to the text?

• Increase in bus ticket prices.

• Job loss for bus drivers.

• Change in the law declaring racial segregation on buses unconstitutional.

• Closure of the public transportation company.

Why did Rosa Parks refuse to give up her seat on the bus?

• Because she was physically tired.

• Because she disliked her seat.

• Because she was protesting against racial segregation.

• Because she wanted to cause trouble for the bus driver.

What was the ultimate result of the civil rights movement led by Rosa Parks?

• Abolition of slavery.

• Creation of a new country.

• Disappearance of racial discrimination.

• Election of a new president.

What was the community's reaction following Rosa Parks' arrest?

• They decided not to ride buses on Mondays.

• They organized a violent march.

• They did nothing.

• They continued to use the buses as usual.

What happened on December 1, 1955 in Montgomery, Alabama?

• A major sporting event.

• A peaceful protest.

• The arrest of Rosa Parks.

• A political demonstration.

What role did Rosa Parks play in the civil rights movement?

• She was the movement's leader.

• She was the first person arrested for civil disobedience.

• She did not have a significant role.

• She stayed on the sidelines of the movement.

What did the Montgomery bus boycott achieve?

• Abolition of slavery.

• Disappearance of public transportation.

• Desegregation of buses.

• Election of a new mayor.