Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott Amplify

Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott Amplify

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Interactive Video

History

5th Grade

Easy

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Courtney Schultze

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Based on the diagram, what was the seating arrangement on the Montgomery Alabama bus in 1955?

Whites Only at the back, African-American Seating at the front.

Whites Only at the front, African-American Seating at the back, with Middle Seats in between.

Seating was unsegregated, allowing anyone to sit anywhere.

Only African-American Seating was available, with whites standing.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What was Rosa Parks' past experience with the bus driver who put her off the bus on December 1st?

He was a new driver she had never seen before.

He had put her off a bus 12 years earlier in 1943.

He was a friendly driver who always greeted her.

She recognized him from a previous civil rights protest.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

How did Rosa Parks describe the bus driver's general demeanor and appearance?

He was short, thin, and cheerful.

He was tall, heavy, had rough-looking skin, and was mean-looking.

He was young, energetic, and very polite.

He was elderly, frail, and soft-spoken.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Why did Rosa Parks initially choose to sit in the middle section of the bus?

It was the only section available with standing room.

She saw a vacant seat there and took it without questioning.

She preferred the middle section for its view.

The driver instructed her to sit there.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What did the bus driver demand from Rosa Parks and the other passengers in the middle section after white passengers boarded?

He asked them to move to the very back of the bus.

He told them to make it light on themselves and give him their seats.

He requested they open the windows for fresh air.

He asked them to pay an additional fare.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What was Rosa Parks' true reason for not giving up her seat, according to her own reflection?

She was physically exhausted from a long day of work.

She was tired of constantly giving in to segregation.

She wanted to challenge the driver specifically.

She was waiting for her grandfather to arrive with his gun.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What was the police officer's justification for arresting Rosa Parks when she questioned why they pushed people around?

He stated that she was resisting arrest.

He said he didn't know, but "the law is the law and you're under arrest."

He explained that she had violated a specific city ordinance.

He claimed she was obstructing public transport.

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What significant historical event did Rosa Parks' arrest and legal case initiate?

The March on Washington.

The Civil Rights Act of 1964.

The citywide Montgomery Bus Boycott.

The formation of the NAACP.