Rosa by Nikki Giovanni

What does 'segregation' mean?

• The act of combining different groups into one

• The separation of people based on race or other characteristics, often leading to discrimination

• A method of promoting equality among different races

• A legal term for the unification of communities

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What is civil rights?

• Civil rights are the rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality.

• Civil rights are laws that protect individuals from discrimination based on race, gender, or disability.

• Civil rights refer to the rights of individuals to own property and conduct business.

• Civil rights are the privileges granted to citizens by the government to participate in economic activities.

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What impact did Rosa Parks have on the civil rights movement?

• She helped ignite the civil rights movement and inspired many others to fight against racial injustice.

• She was the first woman to vote in the United States.

• She organized the first civil rights march in Washington, D.C.

• She was a prominent leader in the women's suffrage movement.

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Why did Rosa Parks feel tired?

• She was physically exhausted from work.

• She felt tired from the unfair treatment and having to put white people first.

• She was tired from traveling long distances.

• She was tired because she didn't sleep well the night before.

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What does 'boycott' mean?

• A refusal to buy or use goods and services as a form of protest.

• A celebration of a product's success.

• A legal agreement to purchase goods.

• A method of advertising products.

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What did Rosa Parks do that was significant?

• She organized a civil rights march.

• She refused to give up her seat on a bus.

• She wrote a famous book on segregation.

• She became the first female president.

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What does 'activist' mean?

• A person who campaigns for social change and fights for rights.

• A person who studies ancient civilizations.

• A person who works in a corporate office.

• A person who enjoys outdoor activities.

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What was the 'neutral' section on the bus?

• An area where only white people could sit.

• An area where both black and white people could sit, but it was often not respected.

• A section reserved for disabled passengers only.

• A place where passengers could stand during the ride.

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What was the role of Dr. Robinson in Rosa's story?

• Dr. Robinson was a bus driver who supported Rosa.

• Dr. Robinson organized women to create posters and boycott the bus system after Rosa's arrest.

• Dr. Robinson was a lawyer who defended Rosa in court.

• Dr. Robinson was a teacher who educated children about civil rights.

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What did Rosa Parks do for a living?

• She was a teacher.

• She worked as a seamstress.

• She was a nurse.

• She was a civil rights lawyer.

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