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WorksheetsGeorge Floyd and Colin Kaepernick Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 2hrs 57mins
What is the name of George Floyd known for ?
Who is Colin Kaepernick ? What did he do that is related to the "Black Lives Matter" movement ?
How was George Floyd killed?
He died of a heart attack.
He died because a police officer kneeled on his neck. He couldn't breathe.
Why did people start protesting?
Because they support the police officer, Derek Chauvin.
Because they were angry after watching the videos of George Floyd's death.
When was George Floyd killed?
May 25, 2020
May 25, 1960
What is Black Lives Matter?
An organization for environmental issues
An organization against racism and violence towards Black people in the United States, and in the world.
Who is George Floyd?
a police officer
an African American man who was killed by a police officer
How did the movement start?
To stop violence in the streets.
To prevent violence against women.
To tackle police brutality.
What is other BLM movement goal?
Engage unrepresented communities and educate them
world peace
George Floyd was the only victim of racist police brutality in the United States?
yes, he was the only one
no, there were too many more
When Black Live Matter movement started?
2020
2013
2012
How does this event influence you? Do you feel connected to this issue? Why or Why not? (Write own a separate sheet of paper.)
RACE question
RACE question
1.How did Kaepernick first protest during the national anthem?
he took a knee
he stayed in the locker room
he refused to look at the flag
he sat on the bench
In addition to protesting, what is another way Kaepernick pledged to help these issues?
by starting a nonprofit organization
by donating 1 million of his salary
by writing a book
all of these
Which evidence from the article most strongly supports your answer to the previous question? (According to the article, how has Kaepernick experienced racial profiling and police brutality in his own life?)
a.They claim that because Kaepernick himself has wealth and privilege, he can’t possibly be oppressed. In response, Kaepernick insisted that he’s not doing this for himself or about himself.
a.Kaepernick succeeded in gathering attention and generating conversation around police brutality. But not everyone was happy about it.
a.Kaepernick’s intentions were never to disrespect current and former members of the U.S. military, so he reached out to Boyer, and the two agreed to meet and discuss the issue.
a.“I’ve never had to deal with prejudice because of the color of my skin, and for me to say I can relate to what you’ve gone through is as ignorant as someone who’s never been in a combat zone telling me they understand what it’s like going to war.”
When did Colin Kaepernick first start his protest?
at the beginning of the 2015 season
at the beginning of the 2016 season
near the end of the 2015 season
near the end of the 2016 season
What does Colin Kaepernick and Rosa Parks have in common?
Both were thought to be disrespectful.
Both died for what they believed in.
Both were arrested.
Read the following sentence from the section, “Dozens Gather In George Floyd Square, Outside Courthouse.”
Outside the courthouse, more than 100 reporters and a small number of neighborhood activists assembled to hear the verdict.
How does using the word “assembled” affect the tone of the paragraph?
it suggests a formal tone describing the size of the crowds
it suggests a unifying tone among those waiting to hear the decision
it suggests frustrating tone with how long the trail lasted
it suggests a confusing tone around how the verdict was released
6.Who spoke against protesting NFL players, saying they should be fired?
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell
Nate Boyer
President Donald Trump
How does this event influence you? Do you feel connected to this issue? Why or Why not? (Write own a separate sheet of paper.)
RACE question
RACE question
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