Rosa's Actions
What was Rosa's intent when she got on the bus?
to ride the bus home
How did this driver know Rosa?
He had thrown her off the bus 12 years earlier
What happened when Rosa Park's asked for water?
At first she was permitted but then another officer told her no.
Comply
to do what one has been asked or ordered
In the following sentence, what is the connotation of tired? I was tired of giving in.
fed up
over it
done
exasperated
Rosa says she is tired. What does she mean?
She is tired/over being treated poorly.
did the bus driver have a long, heated conversation with Rosa?
No, they only exchanged a few words before he called the police.
What Does Rosa think of them not letting her use the phone?
She cannot decide if it was them being prejudiced or if it was standard procedure.
custody
state of being kept by or in charge of officers of the law
in the following sentence what is the connotation of fragrant?
The fragrant flowers bloomed in the sunshine.
smelling good
Why did Rosa write this story down?
she wanted to clear up misconceptions people had about the incident.
What did the driver mean by "Make it light on yourselves?"
He was threatening negative consequences
Was Rosa frightened of the jail?
No, She was more resigned. she had accepted her fate.
discrimination
the practice of treating a person or group differently from others
What genre of writing is Rosa Parks: My Story?
Non-Fiction Autobiography
She didn't. She responded to the situation with her emotions that day.
What did the bus driver have to do in order for Rosa to be officially arrested arrested?
swear out a warrant.
Was Rosa placed in a cell by herself?
At first yes. Then the matron offered to move her with the other women.
manhandle
to treat in a physically rough or harmful way
Who led the Bus Boycott?
MLK JR.
Why does Rosa mention her grandfather and his gun? (paragraph 5)
Someone has to fight back
What was the driver's name?
James Blake
How was Rosa treated overall?
warrant
a written document authorizing an officer to detain or seize a person or property or to execute a judgement.
When did the Civil Rights Act finally pass?
July of 1964