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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 it hard for Claudette to be popular at Booker T. Washington High?
(a) Her parents were well to do and her friends were envious.
(b) She was so smart.
(c) She was light skinned and had straight hair.
(d) She was actually very popular.

2. Where is Claudette born?
(a) Mobile.
(b) Birmingham.
(c) Shreveport.
(d) Pensacola.

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. Who is Mr. E. D. Nixon?
(a) A Civil Rights lawyer.
(b) A public prosecutor.
(c) One of the policemen who arrested Claudette.
(d) A Montgomery circuit court judge.

5. Who commanded the buses in Montgomery?
(a) Tough men.
(b) The KKK.
(c) The sheriff.
(d) The police.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did many of the black people think of Claudette?

2. Why did Claudette feel hurt?

3. What did the community do for Claudette?

4. How long did Claudette stay in Birmingham?

5. Why were many worried about making Claudette the face of the movement?

(see the answer key)

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