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Warriors Don't Cry 1-8
Warriors Don't Cry 1-8
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Quiz over the first 8 Chapters of WDC (Not including chapters 5 and 6)
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1
What was Melba most afraid of?
The other students
The homework she missed
Going to the bathroom
Mrs. Pcikwick
2
What did Melba want to do when she first encountered racism?
Ride the Merry-go-round
Join the WNBA
Order an ice cream cone
Get a balloon animal from a clown
3
What does Grandma India call her shotgun?
Mr. Higgenwiggen
Mr. Higgenbottem
Mr. Giggity Giggity
Mr. Equalizer
4
Who is Mr. Waylan?
Principal
Grocer
Governor
A guitar player
5
President Eisenhower said what after that day?
That he hoped the kids liked the school
He would use all his power to help
That Faubus had the control
He would come to Little Rock
6
What was the first proposal to get the kids out of the school?
To let the protesters have one of the kids
To run out the back door
To wait until late to leave
To fire tear gas into the protestors
7
What did Melba do for the first time on that first day at Central?
Drive
Cry
Yell at her mother
Punch someone
8
What was the name of the nice teacher?
Mrs. Wickman
Mrs. Clickclack
Mrs. Pickwick
Mrs. Lockpick
9
What happened to the students when Brown v. Board of Education was decided?
They applied to go to Central
They cheered and celebrated
They got into fights
They were sent home early
10
How many troops did Eisenhower send?
25
1200
793
500
11
Who chased Melba out of gym class?
The gym teacher
The students
Bigfoot
Protesting moms
12
How long was it between when Melba signed up and when she actually went to Central?
9 weeks
2 years
2 weeks
6 months
13
How did the first teacher treat Melba poorly?
She made her stand all class
She ignored her
She kicked her out
She called her names
14
Who spit on Melba?
A protesting mother
A teacher
A National Guardsman
The boy who ran into the office
15
What significant event happened on Melba's birthday?
Pearl Harbor was attacked
JFK Assasination
Civil Rights Act was adopted
MLK Assasination
16
What distracted the mob that morning?
They were beating up three black reporters
They were arguing with the police
An Ice Cream truck came by
They were passing out signs
17
What was Danny's advice when kids knocked books out of Melba's hands?
Stand up for yourself
Pick up the books quickly
Stand completely still
Run
18
How did the kids finally escape the school?
Out the basement garage
Tanks arrived
The Police shot into the crowd
A magic wardrobe
19
Where did the kids eventually enter the school?
Basement Window
Back Door
Garage
Side Door
20
How old was Melba when she went to Central for the first time?
15
16
13
14
21
What was interesting about the class schedules?
They were all separated
They had early release
They had no free periods
There were in all A/P classes
22
What is Melba's brother's name?
Andy
Patrick
Conrad
Connor
23
Why did Faubus send the National Guard to LRCHS?
To protect the neighborhood
For much needed target practice
To keep the kids safe
To keep them out of the school
24
What happened to Thelma that first day?
She had trouble breathing
She fainted
She cried
She was punched
25
Who was NOT a member of the Little Rock Nine
Terrence Roberts
Ernest Green
Thurgood Marshall
Elizabeth Eckford
26
Who did Melba talk to on the phone?
A reporter
Grandma
Conrad
The President
27
What was unique about lunch?
Some white girls sat with them
They sat in their own room
People cheered for them
They had McDonald's
28
Who was Melba's escort?
Paul
Danny
Conrad
Mr. Matthews
29
What city does Melba want to move to?
Cincinati
Birmingham
Chicago
Atlanta
30
What is Melba's new job for the
New York Post?
To proof read their articles
To wear a recording device
To tell them what she is thinking
To report names of offenders
31
What is Lois' profession?
Nurse
Maid
Preacher
Teacher
32
Where were the kids brought first after entering the school?
Nurse's Office
Cafeteria
Gymnasium
Principal's Office
33
Who was separated from the group on day 1?
Thelma
Melba
Elizabeth
MinnieJean
34
Where was Danny during class?
Outside
In the hallway
Principal's Office
Bathroom
35
What happens to Melba in the field on the way home?
Nothing - she is with a group
People throw rocks at her
A man tries to rape her
She gets in a fight with her brother
36
What did a reporter ask that made Melba angry?
Do you wish you were white?
Who is your boyfriend?
Why did you do this?
Are you going back tomorrow?
