Rosa- A Book By Nikki Giovanni
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Rosa Parks earned money by being a _________________
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Waitress
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Nanny
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Seamstress
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Bus driver
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This quiz explores key events and details from the book 'Rosa' by Nikki Giovanni, focusing on Rosa Parks' life and actions in Montgomery, Alabama.
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The book takes place in which city?
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Chicago, Illinois
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Birmingham, Alabama
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St. Louis, Missouri
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Montgomery, Alabama
Correct Answer
A. Montgomery, AlabamaExplanation
The correct answer is Montgomery, Alabama. This can be inferred from the information given in the question, which states that the book takes place in a specific city. Among the options provided, Montgomery, Alabama is the only city mentioned.Rate this question:
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After Rosa put her fare in the bus, what did she do next:
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Walked onto the bus and found a seat.
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She got off the bus and went to the back door to enter the bus from the rear.
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She changed her mind and decided to walk home.
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She stood because there were no more seats.
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A. She got off the bus and went to the back door to enter the bus from the rear. -
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When Rosa sat down, which section did she sit in?
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The "neutral" section, where blacks or whites could sit.
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The "white" section, where only whites could sit.
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The "black" section, where only blacks would sit.
Correct Answer
A. The "neutral" section, where blacks or whites could sit.Explanation
Rosa sat in the "neutral" section, which allowed both blacks and whites to sit. This implies that there was a separate section designated for whites only and another section designated for blacks only. However, Rosa chose to sit in the section that promoted integration and equality by allowing individuals from both races to sit together.Rate this question:
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When the bus driver told Rosa to leave her seat and go to the crowded black section, what did she do?
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She moved to the black section.
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She let the man out of the seat next to her and then sat back down.
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She got off and walked the rest of the way home.
Correct Answer
A. She let the man out of the seat next to her and then sat back down.Explanation
In this scenario, when the bus driver instructed Rosa to leave her seat and go to the crowded black section, she chose not to comply with the segregation policy. Instead, she decided to let the man sitting next to her get out of the seat and then sat back down. This action can be seen as a form of protest against the unjust treatment and segregation based on race.Rate this question:
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When Rosa sighed as she realized she was tired, what was she tired from?
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Work
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Walking to the bus
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Putting white people first and tired of seperate and not equal treatment.
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Having to stand all day on the bus.
Correct Answer
A. Putting white people first and tired of seperate and not equal treatment.Explanation
Rosa sighed because she was tired of putting white people first and tired of separate and unequal treatment. This suggests that she was exhausted from the constant discrimination and unfair treatment she experienced, which likely took a toll on her both physically and emotionally.Rate this question:
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What happened after Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat?
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She was moved to the back of the bus by the driver.
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She was told to get off the bus and so she did.
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She was arrested.
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Her attorney came and took her home.
Correct Answer
A. She was arrested.Explanation
After Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat, she was arrested. This was a significant event in the civil rights movement as her arrest sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a protest against racial segregation on public transportation in Montgomery, Alabama. Parks' act of defiance and subsequent arrest became a symbol of resistance and played a crucial role in the fight for equality and desegregation.Rate this question:
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After Dr. Robinson heard about Rosa's arrest, what did she do?
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Nothing. She felt Rosa deserved the arrest.
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She called the police and then paid the bail money.
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She gathered her friends and they baked cookies to sell for Rosa's bail.
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She had women meet her at the college and make posters to boycott riding the bus.
Correct Answer
A. She had women meet her at the college and make posters to boycott riding the bus.Explanation
After hearing about Rosa's arrest, Dr. Robinson took action by organizing a group of women to meet her at the college and create posters to boycott riding the bus. This suggests that Dr. Robinson was not in favor of Rosa's arrest and wanted to support her cause by mobilizing a movement against the discriminatory bus system.Rate this question:
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When there was a great mass meeting to discuss the bus boycott, the person chosen to speak for the people was:
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Rosa Parks
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Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Dr. Robinson
Correct Answer
A. Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.Explanation
During the bus boycott, Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. was chosen to speak for the people at a mass meeting. He emerged as a prominent leader during the civil rights movement, advocating for nonviolent protests and equal rights for African Americans. His eloquence and powerful speeches made him a natural choice to represent the people and articulate their grievances and demands. Rosa Parks, although an important figure in the bus boycott, was not chosen to speak at this particular mass meeting. Dr. Robinson is not mentioned in the context of the question and therefore cannot be the correct answer.Rate this question:
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What happened on November 13, 1956
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The Supreme Court ruled that segregation of buses was legal.
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Rosa Parks died.
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The Supreme Court ruled that segregation of buses was illegal.
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The bus boycott began.
Correct Answer
A. The Supreme Court ruled that segregation of buses was illegal.Explanation
On November 13, 1956, the Supreme Court made a significant ruling that declared the segregation of buses to be illegal. This decision marked a significant milestone in the civil rights movement, as it challenged the racial segregation that was prevalent at the time. The ruling had a direct impact on the bus boycott that had begun earlier, as it provided legal validation for the protesters' cause.Rate this question:
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