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