Showdown in Little Rock

What is the meaning of the word irate as used in paragraph 3?

• very angry

• very happy

• excited

• sad

What is the definition of whisked as used in paragraph 3?

• to run away

• to move to another place very quickly

• to mix cake ingredients

• to confuse

define impasse

• to speed pass someone slow

• to pass a test

• a situation in which no progress seems possible

• a situation in which progress is fast and easy

define stalemate

• when bread goes bad

• an agreement between two parties that have been

• when two people believe the same thing

• a disagreement in which neither side can win

define defy

• play by the rules

• refuse to obey

• to be on the same side

• to be on different sides

define hearken

• to give attention to

• to hear

• to look

• to obey

define federalize

• to make strict rules

• to cause people to be under the arrest of the federal government

• to cause something to be under control of the federal government

• to financially involve the federal government

define brutish

• cruel, violent, and stupid

• happy, joyous, and fun

• upset and angry, yet smart

• a person from Brittan

define merciless

• being kind and understanding; very wise and

• being angry; yet showing kindness

• having or showing no mercy; very cruel or harsh

• having or showing hatred; very nice and sad