Warriors Don't Cry Excerpts

What is the name of Melba's grandmother?

• Grandma

• Mom-Mom

• Grandma India

• Grandma Jane

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

When Melba was 5, she felt "the harsh realities of segregation." Where was she?

• The Grocery Store

• Middle School

• Central High School

• The Merry-Go-Round

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

On May 17, 1954 the Supreme Court ruled in FAVOR of Brown vs. the Board of Education. How did Melba know that this could be dangerous for her?

• Her grandmother warned her before school

• They saw a post online about it

• Her teacher said she couldn't go back for her math book

• An alarm sounded throughout the town of Little Rock

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

When Melba is attacked on the way home from school, who protects her?

• Her teacher

• Her grandmother

• A classmate named Marissa

• Her brother Conrad

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why does Melba want to enroll in Central High School? (There can be more than 1 correct answer)

• She wanted to see inside the massive school

• Going to Central High could also give her other opportunities in town

• She was excited to play sports there

• Her best friend was already a student there

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How was Cincinnati, Ohio different from Little Rock Arkansas from Melba's perspective? There could be multiple correct answers.

• White neighbors invited her to dinner

• She could visit the drive-in and buy popcorn without anyone staring at her

• White people blocked their way on the streets and forced them to walk around

• They visited a fancy restaurant and were waited on by a white server who was pleasant

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Who is Daisy Bates?

• Melba's teacher from Middle School

• Melba's mom's name before she was married

• The President of the Arkansas NAACP

• The first teacher she meets at Central High School

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

When the students arrived at Central High School, how many of the 9 students shared AT LEAST ONE class together?

• All 9

• 2

• 5

• 0

Why does Melba's Physical Education teacher yell, "Get inside, Melba. Now!"

• The girls in PE class were threatening her

• The mob of people had made it past the fences surrounding the school

• She was called for dismissal and would not leave the game

• She was having an allergic reaction

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

In which class AND with what teacher does Melba feel like she is safe and can learn.

• Physical Education

  Mrs. Malko

• Shorthand Class

  Mrs. Pickwick

• Geometry Class

  Mrs. Bates

• English Class

  Mrs. Huckaby

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2