Freedom Walkers

The questions inside

One per chapter, across all 9 chapters — every question is editable before you print.

1. In Chapter 1, what bus rules made life unfair for Black riders in Montgomery, and how did those rules affect people’s everyday lives?
2. In Chapter 2, what do Rosa Parks’s actions show about her character? Use details from the chapter to explain your thinking.
3. In Chapter 3, the word “boycott” becomes very important. What does a boycott mean in this story, and why did people think it might help?
4. In Chapter 4, after the first day of the bus boycott, what do you predict will happen next? What clues from the chapter support your prediction?
5. In Chapter 5, how did leaders and everyday people work together to keep the boycott going?
6. In Chapter 6, what examples of courage do you notice, and why were those actions brave?
7. In Chapter 7, what is your opinion of the ways people helped each other during the boycott, such as walking, sharing rides, or organizing carpools?
8. In Chapter 8, how did the court case help the bus boycott, and why was the legal decision important?
9. In Chapter 9, what is one big lesson or theme from the Montgomery Bus Boycott? How can that lesson still matter today?

Example answers

Printed at the front of the booklet, so your reader can see what a strong answer looks like.

In Chapter 2, what do Rosa Parks’s actions show about her character? Use details from the chapter to explain your thinking.

I think Rosa Parks’s actions show that she was brave and calm. She knew the bus rules were unfair, but she did not yell or fight. When she refused to give up her seat, she stood up for herself and for other Black people in Montgomery. Her choice helped many people decide it was time to work for change.

In Chapter 5, how did leaders and everyday people work together to keep the boycott going?

In my opinion, the boycott lasted because many people shared the work. Leaders helped plan meetings, give speeches, and organize rides. Everyday people walked long distances, drove others, and stayed away from the buses. This shows that a big change needed both strong leaders and regular people helping every day.

In Chapter 9, what is one big lesson or theme from the Montgomery Bus Boycott? How can that lesson still matter today?

One big lesson is that people can make change when they work together and do not give up. The walkers had to be patient because the boycott lasted a long time. Today, this lesson still matters because people still need to speak up when something is unfair. The book shows me that peaceful action can be powerful.