Warriors Don't Cry 16-18

How does Link know the segregationists are "planning something" for Melba?

• His father makes him attend the meetings on how to get rid of the black students.

• He was hanging out with his friends who told him.

• It's really a trap to get Melba alone.

• Link's old nanny told him.

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What does Grandma think about Link's motives?

• She thinks he's very brave.

• She thinks he is trying to set a trap for the Klan.

• She wants to invite Link over for dinner to thank him.

• She's nervous but trusts him.

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Why does Melba decide to trust Link?

• Because he was on the inside of Central and could help her where her mother and grandmother could not.

• She thinks he's cute.

• Link's nanny assured Melba he can be trusted.

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What does Link tell Melba to do to avoid the guys who want to hurt her?

• Don't come to school

• Tell the principal

• Stay with her guard at all times

• Stay off the far end of the second floor and don't go to her locker after lunch.

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What did Melba want to wear for Easter that shocked Grandma?

• Jeans and a t-shirt

• Nylon stockings and heels

• Pants

• Sneakers

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What happened at school that made Link furious?

• The black students were allowed to attend school dances.

• He didn't win Athlete of the Year

• The school canceled all of the senior class activities

• The school board canceled an official graduation ceremony.

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What does Link want Melba and the other students to do for the school to change their minds about their most recent decision?

• He wants Melba and the others to give an interview saying the white students aren't bad and things are improving.

• Publicly state that they (the black students) will drop out of CHS.

• Go to the principal and beg

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Who is Nana Healey?

• Link's former nanny

• Link's grandmother

• Link's mother

• Link's Sunday school teacher

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How did Nana Healey come to work for Link's father?

• She filled out an application

• She was found begging on the streets

• She was a wedding gift from Link's grandmother

• She learned from her church that Link's father was hiring.

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How does Nana feel about Link and Melba's "friendship"?

• She's ecstatic!

• Very supportive; wishes them luck

• Angry; tells Link he's going to get into trouble

• She doesn't care

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