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