In which decade did the UK suffragette movement gain significant momentum?
A) 1870s
B) 1880s
C) 1890s
D) 1900s
Answer: D) 1900s
Which suffragette organization was known for its militant and confrontational tactics?
A) National Union of Women’s Suffrage Societies (NUWSS)
B) Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU)
C) Suffragette Army for Equality (SAFE)
D) Women’s Freedom League (WFL)
Answer: B) Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU)
What was the famous slogan associated with suffragette protests?
A) “Silence is Golden”
B) “Stand Up for Equality”
C) “Deeds, Not Words”
D) “Peaceful Persistence”
Answer: C) “Deeds, Not Words”
What was the primary demand of suffragette protests in the UK?
A) Economic Equality
B) Social Welfare Reforms
C) Voting Rights for Women
D) Universal Suffrage
Answer: C) Voting Rights for Women
Which suffragette protest involved a massive march to Parliament in 1907?
A) Crystal Palace Protest
B) Black Friday Protest
C) Hyde Park Protest
D) Great Pilgrimage Protest
Answer: D) Great Pilgrimage Protest
What did suffragettes often do to protest and raise awareness during public events?
A) Distribute Flowers
B) Perform Silent Demonstrations
C) Sing Patriotic Songs
D) Shout Slogans and Confront Authorities
Answer: D) Shout Slogans and Confront Authorities
Which event in 1910 led to a clash between suffragettes and the police, resulting in violence?
A) Epsom Derby Protest
B) Derby Day Dispute
C) Horse Race Clash
D) Suffragette Showdown
Answer: A) Epsom Derby Protest
What was the “Black Friday” incident in suffragette history?
A) A Day of Mourning for Suffragette Leaders
B) A Day of Mass Arrests and Police Violence
C) A Day of Peaceful Protests
D) A Day of Celebrations and Festivities
Answer: B) A Day of Mass Arrests and Police Violence
What symbolic act did suffragette Emily Wilding Davison perform during the 1913 Epsom Derby?
A) She Gave a Speech
B) She Rode a Horse
C) She Planted a Tree
D) She Stepped in Front of the King’s Horse
Answer: D) She Stepped in Front of the King’s Horse
Which suffragette protest strategy involved chaining themselves to railings and public fixtures?
A) Choral Demonstrations
B) Chain of Unity
C) Lockdown Protests
D) Chained Hunger Strikes
Answer: B) Chain of Unity
Which prominent suffragette leader was known for hunger strikes while in prison?
A) Emmeline Pankhurst
B) Millicent Fawcett
C) Florence Nightingale
D) Queen Victoria
Answer: A) Emmeline Pankhurst
What was the “Cat and Mouse Act” introduced by the government in response to suffragette hunger strikes?
A) A Law Protecting Animal Rights
B) A Law Restricting Cat Ownership
C) A Law Granting Voting Rights to Women
D) A Law Allowing the Release and Re-Arrest of Hunger Striking Prisoners
Answer: D) A Law Allowing the Release and Re-Arrest of Hunger Striking Prisoners
Which suffragette protest strategy involved smashing windows and causing property damage?
A) Window Wars
B) Glass Shattering Campaign
C) Window-Smashing Protests
D) Suffragette Window Attacks
Answer: C) Window-Smashing Protests
What was the main objective of the “window-smashing” protests?
A) To Destroy Public Property
B) To Gain Attention and Publicity
C) To Create Chaos and Disorder
D) To Demand Economic Equality
Answer: B) To Gain Attention and Publicity
Which suffragette protest is often associated with the slogan “Votes for Women” written in fireworks?
A) Crystal Palace Protest
B) Coronation Procession
C) Night of the Stars
D) Firework Extravaganza
Answer: C) Night of the Stars
What did suffragettes often do to protest during high-profile public events?
A) Engage in Violent Clashes
B) Perform Silent Protests
C) Distribute Pamphlets
D) Organize Peaceful Marches
Answer: A) Engage in Violent Clashes
Which suffragette protest strategy involved occupying and vandalizing unoccupied properties?
A) Property Seizure Campaign
B) Squatting Protests
C) Empty House Invasion
D) Arson and Property Destruction
Answer: B) Squatting Protests
In which year did suffragettes organize a mass rally at Hyde Park to demand suffrage rights?
A) 1911
B) 1913
C) 1915
D) 1917
Answer: A) 1911
What was the main purpose of the “Women’s Coronation Procession” in 1911?
A) To Celebrate the Coronation of Queen Mary
B) To Promote International Relations
C) To Demand Votes for Women
D) To Showcase Women’s Fashion
Answer: C) To Demand Votes for Women
What event in 1913 involved the destruction of a greenhouse in Kew Gardens as a protest?
A) Kew Riot
B) Glasshouse Clash
C) Botanical Outrage
D) Plant Rebellion
Answer: A) Kew Riot
Which suffragette protest strategy aimed to disrupt parliamentary proceedings?
A) Silent Vigils
B) Lobbying Efforts
C) Storming the House of Commons
D) Nighttime Demonstrations
Answer: C) Storming the House of Commons
What was the “Battle of Downing Street” in 1913?
A) A Violent Clash Between Suffragettes and Police
B) A Peaceful Negotiation Between Suffragettes and Authorities
C) A Formal Protest March
D) A Dance Event to Celebrate Women’s Rights
Answer: A) A Violent Clash Between Suffragettes and Police
What did suffragettes often do during protests to emphasize their solidarity and commitment?
A) Shout Insults at Authorities
B) Wear Uniforms and Sashes
C) Avoid Interacting with the Public
D) Perform Dance Performances
Answer: B) Wear Uniforms and Sashes
Which suffragette leader was known for chaining herself to the railings at Buckingham Palace?
A) Emily Wilding Davison
B) Emmeline Pankhurst
C) Millicent Fawcett
D) Annie Kenney
Answer: B) Emmeline Pankhurst
What was the “Battle of Glasgow” in 1914?
A) A Conflict Between Suffragettes and Police in Glasgow
B) A Peaceful Protest Rally in Glasgow
C) A Debate on Women’s Rights in Glasgow
D) A Clash Between Suffragettes and Anti-Suffragettes in Glasgow
Answer: A) A Conflict Between Suffragettes and Police in Glasgow
Which suffragette protest strategy aimed to disrupt public transportation?
A) Train Takeover
B) Bus Boycott
C) Tram Turmoil
D) Tube Strike
Answer: D) Tube Strike
What tactic did suffragettes use to smuggle suffrage messages into the heart of Parliament?
A) Carrier Pigeons
B) Telepathic Communication
C) Secret Codes
D) Hollowed-Out Books and Newspapers
Answer: D) Hollowed-Out Books and Newspapers
Which suffragette protest strategy involved sending letters containing unusual materials to authorities?
A) Envelope Art
B) Mail Disruption
C) Letter Bombs
D) Postal Rebellion
Answer: C) Letter Bombs
In which year did the outbreak of World War I lead to the suspension of suffragette protests?
A) 1914
B) 1916
C) 1918
D) 1920
Answer: A) 1914
Which suffragette leader encouraged women to support the war effort and temporarily halt protests?
A) Emmeline Pankhurst
B) Millicent Fawcett
C) Sylvia Pankhurst
D) Annie Kenney
Answer: A) Emmeline Pankhurst
What was the “White Feather Campaign” during World War I?
A) A Campaign to Promote Peace
B) A Campaign for Racial Equality
C) A Campaign Against Cowardice
D) A Campaign for Women’s Suffrage
Answer: C) A Campaign Against Cowardice
What event in 1918 marked a significant achievement for suffragette protests in the UK?
A) The End of World War I
B) The First Successful Hunger Strike
C) The Representation of the People Act
D) The Coronation of King George V
Answer: C) The Representation of the People Act
Which suffragette leader was arrested multiple times for her involvement in protests?
A) Emmeline Pankhurst
B) Millicent Fawcett
C) Annie Kenney
D) Emily Wilding Davison
Answer: C) Annie Kenney
What did suffragettes often use to create visual impact during their protests and rallies?
A) Fireworks
B) Animal Masks
C) Musical Instruments
D) Banners and Slogans
Answer: D) Banners and Slogans
What was the “Women’s Army” formed by suffragettes during World War I?
A) A Peacekeeping Force
B) A Militant Group
C) A Social Welfare Organization
D) A Nursing Corps
Answer: B) A Militant Group
Which suffragette protest involved mass demonstrations and clashes with police outside Parliament?
A) The Battle of the Bulge
B) The Siege of Suffrage
C) The Siege of Sidney Street
D) The Battle of Parliament Square
Answer: D) The Battle of Parliament Square
What was the primary goal of suffragette protests during World War I?
A) To Promote Pacifism
B) To Achieve Voting Rights for Women
C) To Support the War Effort
D) To Advocate for Economic Equality
Answer: B) To Achieve Voting Rights for Women
What was the “Black Friday” protest in 1910?
A) A Day of National Mourning
B) A Mass Arrest of Suffragettes
C) A Celebration of Women’s Achievements
D) A Day of Nonviolent Resistance
Answer: B) A Mass Arrest of Suffragettes
Which suffragette protest strategy involved targeting artworks and public property?
A) Art Attack
B) Cultural Vandalism
C) Creative Chaos
D) Aesthetic Disruption
Answer: B) Cultural Vandalism
What was the main focus of suffragette protests after World War I ended?
A) Demanding Equal Pay
B) Celebrating Victory
C) Resuming Hunger Strikes
D) Achieving Full Voting Rights for Women
Answer: D) Achieving Full Voting Rights for Women
Which suffragette leader went on a hunger strike in 1910 while imprisoned?
A) Emmeline Pankhurst
B) Emily Wilding Davison
C) Annie Kenney
D) Sylvia Pankhurst
Answer: A) Emmeline Pankhurst
What event marked the first time suffragettes were arrested for attempting to enter Parliament illegally?
A) The Siege of Parliament
B) The Brawl in Westminster
C) The March to the Capitol
D) The Rush on Parliament
Answer: A) The Siege of Parliament
What was the “Pageant of Great Women” organized by suffragettes in 1909?
A) A Theatrical Performance
B) A Grand Parade of Women
C) A Historical Reenactment
D) An Art Exhibition
Answer: B) A Grand Parade of Women
How did the suffragette movement adapt its protests during World War I?
A) They Continued Their Confrontational Tactics
B) They Suspended Protests Temporarily
C) They Focused on International Diplomacy
D) They Began a Series of Strikes
Answer: B) They Suspended Protests Temporarily
Which suffragette protest involved sending a “Declaration of War” to the Prime Minister?
A) War of Words
B) War for Freedom
C) War on Injustice
D) War of the Roses
Answer: A) War of Words
What was the role of Emily Wilding Davison in suffragette protests?
A) She Was a Prolific Speaker
B) She Led Hunger Strikes
C) She Organized Art Installations
D) She Engaged in Acts of Civil Disobedience
Answer: D) She Engaged in Acts of Civil Disobedience
What did suffragettes often do to highlight their dedication to the cause during protests?
A) Recite Poetry
B) Perform Ballet
C) Sing National Anthems
D) Set Fire to Effigies
Answer: A) Recite Poetry
Which suffragette protest strategy aimed to disrupt public events and capture attention?
A) Guerrilla Protests
B) Ambush Demonstrations
C) Surprise Rallies
D) Flash Mob Protests
Answer: D) Flash Mob Protests
In which year did the suffragette movement achieve a significant victory with the passage of the Equal Franchise Act?
A) 1918
B) 1928
C) 1938
D) 1948
Answer: B) 1928
What was the general attitude of authorities and the public towards suffragette protests?
A) Strong Support
B) Apathy
C) Mixed Reactions
D) Strong Opposition
Answer: D) Strong Opposition
