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What happened to the lone colored man who tried to vote in the county election?

  • He was chased out of the courthouse and beaten by a mob. (correct)
  • He became a famous political figure in the country.
  • He was elected as the county representative.
  • He received an award for his courage.

Why did the neighborhood folks boycott the city buses?

  • As a protest against discriminatory seating policies. (correct)
  • To support the local taxi drivers.
  • Because they were uncomfortable to ride in.
  • Due to the buses being too expensive.

What signaled the end of the workday at the Barton Bottler's factory?

  • The Barton Bottler's whistle. (correct)
  • The bus arriving at the factory.
  • Church bells ringing.
  • The sun setting.

Why did Mrs. Culpepper have a table set up in front of her house?

<p>To sell lemonade to the thirsty people. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Denise need sixty more cents for?

<p>To purchase a bell for her bike. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did most people respond when passing by Denise's lemonade stand?

<p>They stopped and bought lemonade. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Russell tease Denise about at the lemonade stand?

<p>The quality of the sugar used in the lemonade (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Denise mention that the sugar was from Eastlake grocery?

<p>To indicate that it had better quality products (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant event in Alabama is mentioned in relation to racial segregation?

<p>A boycott of the bus company in Montgomery (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did people in Montgomery boycott the buses?

<p>To support Rosa Parks' protest against segregation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect did the bus boycott have in Montgomery?

<p>It allowed people of any color to sit wherever they liked on the buses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text suggest that changes might take longer in towns like Burtonville?

<p>Because Burtonville was geographically isolated from other cities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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