Rosa Parks and the Civil Rights Movement

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

• February 4, 1913

• December 1, 1955

• February 1, 1955

• December 4, 1913

What was Rosa Parks doing before getting on the bus?

• Shopping

• Visiting family

• Working all day

• Attending a protest

What was the reason Rosa sat down on the bus?

• She wanted to rest after a long day.

• She was meeting a friend.

• She wanted to avoid the driver.

• She was not feeling well.

How did Rosa Parks describe her personality?

• Aggressive and loud

• Calm and respectful

• Impatient and angry

• Disobedient and rebellious

Why was it significant that Rosa did not give up her seat?

• It started a movement for equal rights.

• She was challenging a friend.

• She was angry with the driver.

• She was tired and did not care.

Who arrested Rosa Parks?

• A bus passenger

• The driver

• The police

• Her employer

What was the rule about seating on the bus for Black passengers?

• They could sit anywhere.

• They had to sit at the front.

• They had to stand up if a white passenger wanted a seat.

• They were not allowed on the bus.

What action did the Black community in Montgomery take to support Rosa Parks?

• They boycotted the buses.

• They wrote letters to the company.

• They asked for discounts.

• They rode the bus more often.

How long did the Montgomery bus boycott last?

• 100 days

• 365 days

• 381 days

• 200 days

What was the outcome of the boycott for the bus company?

• The company was unaffected.

• The company lost millions of dollars.

• The company raised prices.

• The company won a lawsuit.