Vocabulary and Historical Context Quiz

Which of the following words means “gave a claim or right to”?

• outspoken

• entitled

• reserved

• sought

Which word has the OPPOSITE meaning of the word defy?

• assist

• cherish

• motivate

• obey

What does the word unequal mean?

• not the same

• about the same

• sort of the same

• exactly the same

What does the word neutral mean?

• belonging to neither side

• watching a conflict take place

• choosing a side in a conflict

• being involved in a conflict

What does the word reserved mean?

• to be loud and excited

• to need assistance or help

• a place for plants and wildlife

• set apart for a person or purpose

Which words have almost the same meaning as the word sought?

• tried to find

• heard a story

• received a gift

• waited for something

What does the word outspoken mean?

• honest or open

• clear and specific

• weird and strange

• closed and distant

What does the word anticipation mean?

• a feeling of excitement

• a feeling of disbelief

• a feeling of worry

• a feeling of fear

The “evil custom” referred to in the story was that African American people

• could no longer ride the buses.

• had to enter the bus from the back.

• had to give up their seats to white people.

• could not go to the same schools as white people.

While waiting for the police to arrest her, Rosa was tired of

• walking to work.

• working a hard day.

• putting white people first.

• making dinner for her husband.