1. What does Mrs. Parks tell Jimmy about asking questions

He will not learn if he doesn’t ask and sometimes the question is more important than the answer.

2. What is Shasta’s problem?

Her friends make fun of her when she gets an A.

3. What does Mrs. Parks mean when she says, “We are all

leaders of something in life”?

Each person in life has certain gifts or talents to give back to life.

4. Why do you think Rosa Parks may have appreciated school

more than other children?

Because she was sick so she has to stay at home when

other children her age were in school.

5. What did Rosa learn from her grandmother?

She learned courage, faith and sacrifice.

6. According to Rosa Parks, what is the importance of listening to

stories about the past?

These stories prepare us to take our place in the world of tomorrow.

7. Why does Mrs. Parks encourage those who want to make difference

to consider working with young people?

Because they have so many needs and concerns as they prepare themselves for their place in life.