Narrator's Experiences and Reflections

The transcript covers the suspension of a student, Minnie Jean, from Central High School during the integration crisis in Little Rock. It describes the impact of this event on the narrator's Christmas vacation, the support from the community through a party organized by Delta Sigma Theta, and the narrator's reflections on family dynamics and personal goals. The narrative also touches on the national significance of the Little Rock integration story and concludes with the narrator's New Year's resolutions.

What event led to the suspension of a student in Chapter 13?

• A fight in the cafeteria

• Skipping classes

• Dumping chili over a white boy's head

• Protesting outside the school

How did the suspension affect the narrator's Christmas vacation?

• It was spent traveling

• It was spent with family without any concerns

• It was filled with integration meetings and worry

• It was peaceful and relaxing

What was the narrator's grandmother doing when the narrator entered the living room?

• Wrapping gifts

• Cooking dinner

• Reading a book

• Setting up the manger scene

Who hosted the Christmas party for the Little Rock Nine?

• The city council

• Delta Sigma Theta sorority

• A local church

• The school board

What was the narrator's favorite gift received at the party?

• A book

• A new dress

• A carved mahogany jewelry box

• A pair of shoes

How did the narrator feel about the support from their community at the party?

• Embarrassed

• Proud and supported

• Indifferent

• Angry

What did the narrator's father bring as a surprise gift?

• A bicycle

• A puppy

• A brand new television set

• A new car

What was the narrator's hope regarding their parents during Christmas?

• That they would buy a new house

• That they would go on a vacation

• That they would start a new business

• That they would get back together

What was the narrator's main wish for the next Christmas?

• To travel abroad

• To receive more gifts

• To have a better experience at Central High

• To have a new stepfather

What was the national significance of the Little Rock story?

• It was not covered by the media

• It was only important to the school

• It was among the top 10 most important stories in the nation

• It was a local issue