Viola Desmond: OSSLT practice

1. 1.Why did Viola Desmond decide to see a movie?

• She was travelling to nearby New Glasgow.

• She was travelling from Halifax.

• She needed to pass some time before work.

• Her car broke down.

2. 2.What is the best meaning for the word "challenged" as used in paragraph I?

• followed

• obeyed

• created

• defied

3.What is the best meaning for the word "segregation" as used in paragraph 4 ?

• stereotyping

• difference

• customs

• separation

4.Why are quotation marks used in paragraph 3?

• to indicate that someone is speaking

• to emphasize an important term

• to show someone's exact word

• to provide a definition for African- Canadian

5.Which of the following best describes the key • idea linking the first and last paragraphs?

• Viola Desmond was an important figure in Canadian history.

• Viola Desmond wanted people to know that racial segregation was wrong.

• Viola Desmond refused to be pushed around.

• Viola Desmond attracted a great deal of support for her cause.

6.In sentence 2, paragraph 4, "in other words" means

• on the other hand.

• put another way.

• at the same time.

• finally.

7.Why does the usher tell Viola Desmond to move?

• The seat was reserved for someone else.

• She hadn't paid for her ticket.

• She refused to pay the difference in cost between the two tickets.

• She wasn't allowed to sit on the main floor.

8.What does Viola Desmond do to try and keep her seat on the main floor of the theatre?

• She offers to pay the difference in cost between the two tickets.

• She pays for her ticket and sits downstairs.

• She ignores the usher.

• She threatens to call the police.

9.Which of the events mentioned in paragraphs 4 and 5 happened first?

• Viola Desmond was thrown in jail.

• Viola Desmond appeals her conviction.

• Viola Desmond is convicted of tax evasion.

• Viola Desmond is charged with tax evasion.

10.The word" nevertheless"( paragraph 5) is used to

• add an idea.

• show sequence.

• summarize.

• contrast ideas.