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"Montgomery Boycott" by Coretta Scott King

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Define the word "segregation"

a)

The idea that people are made equal

b)

the complete separation of the races in public places

c)

A famous band from the 1950's

2.

Define the term "unconstitutional"

a)

NOT in accordance with a political constitution

b)

IN accordance with a political constitution

3.

Define the term "racial equality"

a)

when people discriminate based on gender

b)

when everyone is treated unfairly

c)

when everyone is nice to each other

d)

people of all races are treated fairly

4.

Define the term "degrading"

a)

when someone compliments someone else

b)

a planned action or maneuver to reach a certain goal

c)

tending or intended to cause dishonor or disgrace

d)

a way of greeting someone else

5.

Define the term "boycott"

a)

when someone forgets to sign up for something

b)

tending or intended to cause dishonor or disgrace

c)

a planned meeting

d)

a form of protest when people stop using a service or product

6.

Define the term "tactic"

a)

a planned action or maneuver to reach a certain goal

b)

an unplanned situation that happens accidentally

7.

Define the term "militant"

a)

overly nice

b)

aggressive or combative; organized

8.

Define the term "perpetuation"

a)

sweating

b)

the act of continuing or prolonging something

9.

Define the term "coercion"

a)

kindly asking someone to do something for you

b)

the act of compelling by force or authority

10.

Who is the author of the informational text, "Montgomery Boycott?"

a)

Coretta Scott King

b)

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

c)

Ida B. Wells

d)

Malcolm X

11.

What is the name of the movement that fought against racial discrimination and segregation in America?

a)

Prohibition Era

b)

Women's Rights Movement

c)

Civil Rights Movement

12.

What doctoral program did Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. graduate from at Boston University?

a)

Geography

b)

Theology

c)

Biology

d)

Sociology

13.

How long did the Montgomery Bus Boycott last?

a)

200 days

b)

1 day

c)

300 days

d)

381 days

14.

In March 1955, a fifteen year old African-American girl was on the bus heading to school. She refused to give up her seat to a white passenger. She was handcuffed and taken away by police. What was her name?

a)

Angela Davis

b)

Rosa Parks

c)

Claudette Colvin

15.

Who is this person?

a)

Coretta Scott King

b)

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

c)

Tom Hanks

16.

E.D. Nixon was a key figure in the Civil Rights Movement. What is his significance in the informational text, "Montgomery Boycott?"

a)

He was one of the bus drivers in Montgomery

b)

He was the person who posted bail for Rosa Parks

17.

Dr. MLK, Jr.'s religious beliefs contributed to his nonviolent, peaceful approach of resistance. What religion did he belong to?

a)

Christianity

b)

Hinduism

c)

Buddhism