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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-8,.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Claudette when she learned about what happens when blacks act out against whites?
(a) 4.
(b) 6.
(c) 12.
(d) 18.

2. Who is Claudette Colvin?
(a) The white girl whose best friend was black.
(b) The narrator at the opening of the book.
(c) The antagonist.
(d) The author of the book.

3. What did Claudette feel about the blacks' self image?
(a) That they hated themselves.
(b) She did not express an opinion about that.
(c) That they had a good, strong self image.
(d) That they were too proud.

4. What does Claudette do to stop looking white?
(a) Stopped straightening her hair.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Started wearing more African style clothes.
(d) Started braiding her hair in dreadlocks.

5. What did this practice mentioned in question 22 violate?
(a) The Federal bus law.
(b) The city bus law.
(c) The State bus law.
(d) The county bus law.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did everyone lose interest in except Gray?

2. How did some of the white people insult Claudette?

3. What was said about Parks' status in the community?

4. What happened on December 2, 1955?

5. How old was Parks at the time of her arrest?

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