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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Claudette considered a political liability at this time?
(a) She was too young and they didn't want it to seem she was controlled by the NAACP.
(b) She was too timid.
(c) Her family was too well to do for the poorer blacks to relate to her.
(d) She was unmarried and pregnant.

2. To what point of view does the narration change from the opening of the book?
(a) Third person.
(b) First person.
(c) It stays the same.
(d) Second person.

3. Who was Miss Geraldine Nesbitt?
(a) The lawyer defending Reeves.
(b) Claudette's best friend.
(c) One of Claudette's teachers.
(d) The principal of Washington High.

4. Why were some people angry at Claudette?
(a) They were all proud of her, not angry.
(b) Her actions causes more problems with bus drivers.
(c) She talked to the press and gave them a bad impression of blacks.
(d) She acted like a celebrity.

5. For what was she known as far as the NAACP?
(a) For her fiery temper.
(b) For her activism.
(c) For her usually retiring personality.
(d) For her placid nature.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Claudette feel about the bus boycott?

2. Why did Claudette not have an abortion?

3. What were the professional jobs blacks were allowed?

4. What percentage of the city bus riders were black?

5. Who became involved in Jeremiah Reeves' case?

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