The Clark Sisters' Dilemma

The Clark sisters witness their mother, Cecil, being arrested by the police. They reflect on the situation, discussing rights and the reasons behind the arrest. Returning home, they find Cecil's workplace in disarray and worry about her return. Despite their concerns, they prepare the house for her eventual return, showing resilience and unity.

What did the Clark sisters witness as they approached their mother's house?

• A neighborhood meeting

• Their mother being arrested

• A birthday party

• Their mother gardening

Why did the sisters pretend not to know their mother?

• To avoid being taken to juvenile hall

• To surprise her later

• To play a prank

• To protect their mother from embarrassment

What type of poems did the sisters' mother write?

• Off the pig poems

• Nature poems

• Send us back to Africa poems

• Love poems

What lesson did Sister Mukumbo and Crazy Kelvin teach the sisters?

• How to cook

• The value of education

• The risks of being a freedom fighter

• The importance of silence

What did the sisters fear would happen if they admitted their mother was theirs?

• They would be given a reward

• They would be sent to a boarding school

• They would be taken to juvenile hall

• They would be ignored

What did the sisters find when they returned home?

• A new pet

• A party in progress

• A clean and tidy house

• Their mother's workplace in disarray

Why did the sisters decide to clean up their mother's kitchen?

• To make it look right when she returns

• Because they made the mess

• To surprise her

• To avoid punishment

What were the sisters worried about regarding their mother's arrest?

• That she would be released too soon

• That she would be kept for a long time

• That she would be sent to another country

• That she would forget about them