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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9-10/Epilogue, Browder v. Gale, Rage in Montgomery, History's Door.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Parks act when she was arrested?
(a) She verbally assaults the arresting officers.
(b) Sullen.
(c) Calmly and without resisting.
(d) Hysterical.

2. What did the prosecutor try to get the women to admit?
(a) That they attacked the police officers first.
(b) That they were directed by Dr. King.
(c) That they had not paid the fare on the bus.
(d) That they were immoral.

3. Why did Parks' arrest spark such a reaction?
(a) She was a very respected member of the black community.
(b) She was subjected to a group of white men's jeers and catcalls.
(c) She was beaten.
(d) It came in light of Claudette's previous arrest.

4. What was the final verdict of the court on Claudette and the others' case?
(a) Segregation was legal on buses but not in the schools.
(b) Segregation was legal.
(c) Segregation on buses was abolished.
(d) It would go on to another court.

5. How many blacks rode the buses on the morning of December 5th?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 8.
(d) 0.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what state does Claudette Colvin grow up?

2. What did the court receive after its decision?

3. Why did the person do that to Claudette?

4. Where was Claudette when the first symbolic bus rides were taken after the boycott ended?

5. What did the community do for Claudette?

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