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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 did Parks' arrest spark such a reaction?
(a) It came in light of Claudette's previous arrest.
(b) She was subjected to a group of white men's jeers and catcalls.
(c) She was beaten.
(d) She was a very respected member of the black community.

2. To what is Fred Gray committed?
(a) Winning a prison sentence against Claudette.
(b) Ending segregation.
(c) Keeping the sitution about Claudette from becoming a circus.
(d) Upholding the system of segregation.

3. Who is Jo Ann Robinson?
(a) Claudette's math teacher.
(b) An English professor at Alabama State College.
(c) Claudette's history teacher.
(d) Claudette's lawyer.

4. Where did Claudette go when she left Birmingham?
(a) Home to Montgomery.
(b) To New York City.
(c) To her aunt's house in Louisiana.
(d) To Mississipi.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What were blacks' attitudes as Claudette finished high school?

2. When did Claudette move to the suburbs in Montgomery?

3. How did Claudette feel at this time?

4. Who is Mrs. Hamilton?

5. Who gave the main speech?

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