wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

I am Rosa Parks by Brad Meltzer Quiz

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When Rosa was a little girl, she had to...

a)

Work in the school cafeteria

b)

Polish shoes at a train station

c)

Use a separate drinking fountain

d)

Live near a smelly paint facorty

2.

When Rosa Parks was a child, a boy pushed her down and she fought back. Why did the boys' mother yell at Rosa?

a)

because she didn't like kids

b)

because of the color of Rosa's skin

c)

because she was having a bad day

3.

When Rosa was trying to change things, she

a)

worked at a library for children

b)

moved to a different neighborhood

c)

used stairs instead of elevators

d)

stopped using "colored" water fountains

4.

How did the Montgomery Bus Boycott start?

a)

people were tired of riding public buses

b)

public buses were not reliable

c)

Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat

5.

The bus boycott took place in?

a)

Sacramento, California

b)

Baltimore, Maryland

c)

Montgomery, Alabama

d)

Richmond, Virginia

6.

How long did the Montgomery Bus Boycott last? Write the number in the blank space.

7.

When Rosa was asked to give up her seat, she

a)

held up a cardboard sign

b)

slid closer to the window

c)

sprayed water at the driver

d)

made a speech about freedom

8.

What was the effect of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

a)

everyone had to use airplanes instead of buses

b)

only boys were allowed to ride the bus

c)

whites were only allowed on public buses

d)

public buses were no longer allowed to separate people based on the color of their skin

9.

What is the main idea of the story "I am Rosa Parks"

a)

do not ride city buses

b)

stay quiet when people are unfair to you

c)

stand up for yourself and your rights

d)

never stop fighting for what is fair and equal