How to organize a protest - Quiz
  • 1. What is the first step in organizing a protest?
A) Obtain permits.
B) Design signs.
C) Recruit volunteers.
D) Define your goal.
  • 2. What does SMART stand for in goal setting?
A) Simple, Meaningful, Accurate, Realistic, Thoughtful
B) Significant, Manageable, Attainable, Rewarding, Timely
C) Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
D) Strategic, Motivational, Actionable, Resourceful, Tangible
  • 3. Which of these is crucial for effective communication during a protest?
A) Aggressive language.
B) Vague demands.
C) Complex jargon.
D) Clear messaging.
  • 4. Why is networking important for a protest?
A) To isolate your movement.
B) To create competition.
C) To build support and resources.
D) To increase personal fame.
  • 5. What is the purpose of risk assessment in protest planning?
A) To create more controversy.
B) To suppress participation.
C) To identify potential dangers.
D) To ignore potential problems.
  • 6. What is a common method for raising funds for a protest?
A) Borrowing from a bank with no intention of repaying.
B) Crowdfunding.
C) Selling illegal goods.
D) Forcing participants to donate.
  • 7. Which of these is a key element of media outreach?
A) Threatening journalists.
B) Ignoring the media.
C) Press releases.
D) Spreading misinformation.
  • 8. What is a potential consequence of not obtaining necessary permits?
A) Arrests.
B) Government support.
C) Increased media attention.
D) More donations.
  • 9. Why is de-escalation training important for protest marshals?
A) To ignore conflict.
B) To use force.
C) To prevent violence.
D) To provoke opponents.
  • 10. What is the best practice regarding documentation during a protest?
A) Destroy all records.
B) Record events accurately.
C) Fabricate evidence.
D) Only record positive events.
  • 11. What is a common reason for a protest to lose momentum?
A) Consistent media coverage.
B) Lack of clear goals.
C) Strong public support.
D) Effective leadership.
  • 12. What is the primary purpose of having designated spokespeople?
A) To avoid responsibility.
B) To confuse the public.
C) To control the narrative.
D) To promote individual agendas.
  • 13. Why is it important to know your rights as a protester?
A) To avoid any form of regulation.
B) To intimidate law enforcement.
C) To protect yourself from unlawful actions.
D) Rights are not applicable during a protest.
  • 14. What is a good way to maintain participant engagement?
A) Giving irrelevant information.
B) Regular communication.
C) Keeping everything secret.
D) Ignoring feedback.
  • 15. What is the purpose of having a code of conduct for protesters?
A) To restrict free speech.
B) To encourage violence.
C) To ensure peaceful and respectful behavior.
D) Codes of conduct are unnecessary.
  • 16. What should you do if someone gets arrested at a protest?
A) Provide legal support if possible.
B) Celebrate their arrest.
C) Ignore them completely.
D) Blame them for getting arrested.
  • 17. What is a common tactic for counter-protesters?
A) Providing resources to the protest.
B) Supporting the protest.
C) Disrupting the protest.
D) Ignoring the protest.
  • 18. What is a contingency plan?
A) A single, inflexible plan.
B) A backup plan in case something goes wrong.
C) Ignoring possible outcomes.
D) A plan to increase chaos.
  • 19. Why is accessibility important when planning a protest?
A) Accessibility is not a concern.
B) To exclude certain groups.
C) To make the protest harder to manage.
D) To ensure everyone can participate.
  • 20. What is the purpose of a post-protest evaluation?
A) To learn from successes and failures.
B) To forget the protest ever happened.
C) To place blame.
D) Evaluations are pointless.
  • 21. What is the value of using social media?
A) Never posting online.
B) Keep message secret.
C) Amplify the message.
D) Limit communication.
  • 22. When is the best time to start planning a protest?
A) Never plan a protest.
B) As soon as possible.
C) During the protest.
D) The day before.
  • 23. How does documenting a protest benefit the organizers?
A) Makes the protest more dangerous.
B) Invites unnecessary scrutiny.
C) It doesn't benefit organizers.
D) Provides evidence and accountability.
  • 24. What's a good strategy when interacting with law enforcement?
A) Remain calm and respectful.
B) Ignore all instructions.
C) Offer bribes.
D) Antagonize and provoke.
  • 25. Why is it important to be aware of local laws and ordinances?
A) To find loopholes to exploit.
B) Ignorance of the law is a valid defense.
C) To ensure the protest is legal.
D) Laws don't apply to protesters.
  • 26. What role does creativity play in protest?
A) It is unnecessary.
B) Makes the protest look silly.
C) Has no impact.
D) Attracts attention and engagement.
  • 27. What is a 'call to action'?
A) A threat to the opposition.
B) A specific instruction for supporters.
C) A form of meaningless rhetoric.
D) A vague statement.
  • 28. Why is it important to know your audience?
A) Audiences don't matter.
B) To tailor your message effectively.
C) To alienate potential supporters.
D) The message should be the same for everyone.
  • 29. What is a common mistake made by protest organizers?
A) Being too communicative.
B) Poor organization.
C) Having too many volunteers.
D) Excessive planning.
  • 30. What is the key to a successful protest?
A) Gaining personal fame.
B) Achieving the stated goal.
C) Causing the most disruption.
D) Having the most participants.
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