Marching Toward a Dream/She Wants to Change the World Quiz

What does the word protest mean in the sentence “This peaceful protest was known as the March on Washington”?

• the separation of people based on differences

• the joining together of people to support or reject an idea or issue

• a change in the law

• an important speech

What was the purpose of the March on Washington?

• to demand inequality

• to protest unfair treatment

• to support the Realize the Dream movement

• to protect the environment

Why is the information presented in “Terrifying Violence” important to the text?

• It describes violence that took place at the March on Washington.

• It shows reasons why the March on Washington was not needed.

• It tells about violence Black people faced during the time of Jim Crow laws.

• It explains how people peacefully protested unfair treatment.

The sidebar “Young Freedom Fighters” tells about ________.

• important people in the civil rights movement

• demands for and steps toward inequality

• events at the March on Washington

• where the March on Washington was

The Realize the Dream movement is meant to motivate people to ________.

• donate money

• protest

• volunteer

• meet their heroes

Which sentence from the Q&A supports tThe Realize the Dream movement is meant to motivate people to volunteer?

• A. “We would see homeless people and I would say, ‘Why is it like this? We have to fix this.’”

• B. “The goal is for U.S. communities to perform 100 million hours of service . . .”

• C. “So I think the biggest lesson is just patience and putting in the work.”

• D. “Yolanda spoke at the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington.”

Both Tom Ellison and Yolanda Renee King believe ________.

• A. protests create quick change

• B. being brave can be dangerous

• C. all past issues have been solved

• D. young people can make a difference

Which sentences from the texts support that young people can make a difference?

• A. “Crowds of angry, racist people were expected to show up and threaten the protesters.”

• B. “You’re not going to be an active part of the future if you’re not an active part of the present.”

• C. “This new law officially banned segregation and discrimination based on race.”

• D. “If we all do our small part, we can have a big effect.”

What made the March on Washington an important event in United States history? Use details from both texts to support your answer.

Compare the experiences of Tom Ellison and Yolanda Renee King when it comes to making a difference. Use details from both texts to support your answer.