Rosa Parks: My Story by Rosa Parks
Chapters 1-3
Vocabulary in Context - Provide definitions and quotes for each term. Define each term as it is used in the context of the book.
1.) Segregation: " But it was hard to do anything about segregation and racism when white people had the power of the law behind them." (pg. 2) Definition : to separate
2.) Racism: " But it was hard to do anything about segregation and racism when white people had the power of the law behind them." (pg. 2) Definition : unfair.
3.) Grieve: "They'd do this right in front of the little slave children,and then the children would do the same thing in the presence of the grieving white people " (pg.28 ) Definition: Sad over something
4.) Intimidate: " " (pg. ) Definition: someone
5.) Degradation: "If there was a bus, then black people in Pine Level didn't want to put up with that sort of degradation." (pg.38 ) Definition: Process
6.) Ostracize: "That meant that when they came south to educate black girls, they were ostracized by the white community in Montgomery. " (pg.43 ) Definition: to leave someone out
Comprehension Questions - Answer all questions in complete sentences. You do NOT need to provide quotes.
1.) What caused Rosa's grandfather to dislike white people?
Rosa's grandfather to dislike white people because he was mistreated and got beaten by a wip.
2.) How does Rosa feel about her brother?
Rosa feels protective about her brother because when grandma was going to wip him and Rosa didn't let it happen.
3.) In the sentence, "You didn't retaliate if they did something to you," what does retaliate mean?
In the sentence "You didn't retaliate if they did something to you," retaliate means to fight back.
4.) How did the "Black" school that Rosa attended affect her view of racism?
The "Black" school that Rosa attended affect her view of racism because the whites had windows, heater, brick buildings, and a bus, from the taxes of the black and white people.
5.) Why did Rosa's grandmother scold her when she threatened to throw a brick at Franklin?
Rosa's grandmother scold her when she threatened to throw a brick at Franklin because she didn't want Rosa to get hurt and she was afriad of what will happen to her.
6.) What does Rosa say about white people at the end of Chapter 2? Why does she say this?
Rosa says about white people at the end of Chapter 2 is that not all whites are mean, she says this people not everyone is the same like other people.
7.) How did Rosa's grandmother and mother getting sick affect Rosa's life?
Rosa's grandmother and mother getting sick did affect Rosa's life because she had to drop out of school to take care of her grandmother and mother.
8.) Why didn't Rosa live with her Cousin Ida?
Rosa didn't live with her Cousin Ida because Cousin Ida wanted to adopt her so Rosa can be her little girl to take care of.
9.) How would Rosa's life have been different if she did not move to Montgomery?
Rosa's life would have been different if she did not movie to Montgomery because she wouldn't have made it to the 11th grade
Chapters 1-3
Vocabulary in Context - Provide definitions and quotes for each term. Define each term as it is used in the context of the book.
1.) Segregation: " But it was hard to do anything about segregation and racism when white people had the power of the law behind them." (pg. 2) Definition : to separate
2.) Racism: " But it was hard to do anything about segregation and racism when white people had the power of the law behind them." (pg. 2) Definition : unfair.
3.) Grieve: "They'd do this right in front of the little slave children,and then the children would do the same thing in the presence of the grieving white people " (pg.28 ) Definition: Sad over something
4.) Intimidate: " " (pg. ) Definition: someone
5.) Degradation: "If there was a bus, then black people in Pine Level didn't want to put up with that sort of degradation." (pg.38 ) Definition: Process
6.) Ostracize: "That meant that when they came south to educate black girls, they were ostracized by the white community in Montgomery. " (pg.43 ) Definition: to leave someone out
Comprehension Questions - Answer all questions in complete sentences. You do NOT need to provide quotes.
1.) What caused Rosa's grandfather to dislike white people?
Rosa's grandfather to dislike white people because he was mistreated and got beaten by a wip.
2.) How does Rosa feel about her brother?
Rosa feels protective about her brother because when grandma was going to wip him and Rosa didn't let it happen.
3.) In the sentence, "You didn't retaliate if they did something to you," what does retaliate mean?
In the sentence "You didn't retaliate if they did something to you," retaliate means to fight back.
4.) How did the "Black" school that Rosa attended affect her view of racism?
The "Black" school that Rosa attended affect her view of racism because the whites had windows, heater, brick buildings, and a bus, from the taxes of the black and white people.
5.) Why did Rosa's grandmother scold her when she threatened to throw a brick at Franklin?
Rosa's grandmother scold her when she threatened to throw a brick at Franklin because she didn't want Rosa to get hurt and she was afriad of what will happen to her.
6.) What does Rosa say about white people at the end of Chapter 2? Why does she say this?
Rosa says about white people at the end of Chapter 2 is that not all whites are mean, she says this people not everyone is the same like other people.
7.) How did Rosa's grandmother and mother getting sick affect Rosa's life?
Rosa's grandmother and mother getting sick did affect Rosa's life because she had to drop out of school to take care of her grandmother and mother.
8.) Why didn't Rosa live with her Cousin Ida?
Rosa didn't live with her Cousin Ida because Cousin Ida wanted to adopt her so Rosa can be her little girl to take care of.
9.) How would Rosa's life have been different if she did not move to Montgomery?
Rosa's life would have been different if she did not movie to Montgomery because she wouldn't have made it to the 11th grade