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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. Who is Mrs. Hamilton?
(a) The white woman who calls the Montgomery police.
(b) The white woman who finally sits next to Claudette.
(c) A black woman who sat next to Claudette and refused to move.
(d) The teacher who taught Claudette the consitution.

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

3. What did Judge Rives say about segregation?
(a) It did not violate the federal constitution.
(b) It was time for the south to be run by the blacks.
(c) It was the safest system in the south.
(d) One person shouldn't have to give up rights so another doesn't commit a crime.

4. Why did Claudette feel hurt?
(a) Because she was ignored by the boycott planners.
(b) She was lectured for yelling when arrested.
(c) She was reviled for her arrest.
(d) She was told she was a bad example.

5. What did Gayle say about the case?
(a) The city would appeal.
(b) The city was happy to be vindicated.
(c) He would resign his position.
(d) The city would obey.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did some of the white men on the buses carry?

2. How did Parks act when she was arrested?

3. What did Claudette want to do after studying the constitution?

4. What did Robinson's group threaten?

5. What did the white boys want of Claudette?

(see the answer key)

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