Rosa Parks (By Rita Dove)
An autobiography short story on the life of Rosa Parks
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Who did the author NOT compare Rosa Parks to?
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David slaying Goliath
- B.
King Arthur
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The boy with his finger in the dike
Correct Answer
B. King ArthurExplanation
The author did not compare Rosa Parks to King Arthur. The comparison options provided are all examples of individuals who stood up against powerful forces or oppressive systems, much like Rosa Parks did when she refused to give up her seat on the bus. However, King Arthur does not fit into this category as he is a legendary figure known for his leadership and chivalry, rather than for challenging authority or fighting against injustice.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What did Montgomery's segregation laws require black bus passengers to do?
- A.
Enter the bus through the front, pay the driver, and walk to the back to find a seat. When leaving, they must exit the bus through the front door.
- B.
Enter the bus through the front door, find a seat in the front of the bus. Later as they are leaving, pay the driver and leave through the back door of the bus.
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Enter the front door to pay the driver, get off and enter from the back door and find a seat in the back. When leaving, exit from the back door.
Correct Answer
C. Enter the front door to pay the driver, get off and enter from the back door and find a seat in the back. When leaving, exit from the back door.Explanation
Montgomery's segregation laws required black bus passengers to enter the front door to pay the driver, then get off and enter from the back door to find a seat in the back. When leaving, they were expected to exit from the back door.Rate this question:
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- 3.
How old was Rosa Parks when she was arrested for not giving up her seat on the bus?
- A.
Fourty-two
- B.
Thirty-two
- C.
Fifty-two
Correct Answer
A. Fourty-twoExplanation
Rosa Parks was arrested for not giving up her seat on the bus when she was forty-two years old.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What did Rosa Parks do for a living?
- A.
Seamstress
- B.
Secretary
- C.
Housewife
Correct Answer
A. SeamstressExplanation
Rosa Parks worked as a seamstress. This means that she was skilled in sewing and likely made clothing or other textile products for a living. This occupation was common for women during that time period and allowed Parks to support herself financially.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What was Rosa Parks not suppose to do according to the N.A.A.C.P.?
- A.
Frown, struggle, shout, or sneeze
- B.
Smile, giggle, scream, or fart
- C.
Frown, struggle, shout, or pay the fine
Correct Answer
C. Frown, struggle, shout, or pay the fineExplanation
According to the N.A.A.C.P., Rosa Parks was not supposed to frown, struggle, shout, or pay the fine. This suggests that the N.A.A.C.P. expected Rosa Parks to remain calm, composed, and not resist or protest against the unjust treatment she faced. By refusing to give up her seat on the bus, Rosa Parks challenged the segregation laws and sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, becoming a symbol of the Civil Rights Movement.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What did the Africa-Americans do to protests Rosa Parks' plaintiff?
- A.
Rioted outside the courthouse
- B.
Boycotted the bus that Monday
- C.
Yelled and threw tomatoes at the judge
Correct Answer
B. Boycotted the bus that MondayExplanation
The African-Americans protested Rosa Parks' plaintiff by boycotting the bus that Monday. This means that they refused to use the bus service as a form of protest against the injustice faced by Rosa Parks. By boycotting the bus, they aimed to bring attention to the discriminatory treatment and segregation they were subjected to, highlighting the need for change and equal rights.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What is Parks a symbol of?
- A.
Human dignity in the face of brutal authority
- B.
Human injustice in the face of brutal authority
- C.
Human smelly smells in the face of stinky pizza breath
Correct Answer
A. Human dignity in the face of brutal authorityExplanation
Parks is a symbol of human dignity in the face of brutal authority. This is because she famously refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama, during a time of racial segregation. Her act of defiance sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott and became a symbol of the Civil Rights Movement. Parks' refusal to submit to unjust authority demonstrated her belief in the inherent worth and equality of all individuals, regardless of their race.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Who does the author NOT comapare Rosa Parks to at the end?
- A.
Her mother
- B.
Anybody's favorite aunt
- C.
Her favorite teacher
Correct Answer
C. Her favorite teacherExplanation
The author compares Rosa Parks to her mother and anybody's favorite aunt, but not her favorite teacher.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What does the author think Rosa Parks inspires?
- A.
The belief in the power of the individual along with the hope that all of us, even the least of us, could be that brave.
- B.
The belief that all things are possible and we can be the change we wish to see in the world.
- C.
The belief that eating pizza makes us have bad breath and we should make the sauce out of tooth paste from now on.
Correct Answer
A. The belief in the power of the individual along with the hope that all of us, even the least of us, could be that brave.Explanation
The author believes that Rosa Parks inspires the belief in the power of the individual, as well as the hope that anyone, even the least courageous among us, can be brave.Rate this question:
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