Viola Desmond: A Courageous Stand for Equality
Questions:
5
Grade:
4
Words:
94
Once upon a time, in Nova Scotia, Canada, lived a lady named Viola Desmond. She was brave and believed in fairness. One day, Viola went to a movie theatre but was asked to sit in a section only for black people. Viola thought it was unfair and refused to move. She was arrested and had to pay a fine. But Viola s courage sparked change. Soon, the law that separated black and white people in public places was removed. Viola became a hero, and was the first woman to appear on a Canadian banknote.
Question 1
Where did Viola Desmond live?
A
New York
B
California
C
London
D
Nova Scotia
Explanation. Viola Desmond lived in Nova Scotia, Canada.
E
Toronto
Question 2
What happened when Viola went to a movie theatre?
A
She was given a free ticket
B
She was asked to sit in a section for black people
Explanation. Viola was asked to sit in a section only for black people in the movie theatre.
C
She was given a special seat
D
She met a famous person
E
She was given a job at the theatre
Question 3
What did Viola do when asked to move to a section for black people?
A
She moved immediately
B
She shouted at the staff
C
She refused to move
Explanation. Viola thought it was unfair to be segregated and therefore refused to move.
D
She left the theatre
E
She asked for a refund
Question 4
What happened after Viola refused to move?
A
She was applauded
B
She was given a medal
C
She was arrested and had to pay a fine
Explanation. Viola was arrested and had to pay a fine for refusing to move.
D
She was given a free movie ticket
E
She was asked to leave the theatre
Question 5
What was one of Viola s accomplishments?
A
She became a movie star
B
She was the first woman to appear on a Canadian banknote
Explanation. Viola Desmond was recognized for her bravery and became the first woman to appear on a Canadian banknote.
C
She became the mayor of Nova Scotia
D
She opened her own theatre
E
She won a Nobel Prize
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