Separate Schools?

What type of conflict did Sylvia have on her first day at Westminster School?

• Sylvia had an internal conflict regarding her sense of belonging.
• Sylvia faced a external conflict with her classmates about sports.

• Sylvia had an external conflict with her teacher over grades.

• Sylvia experienced a external conflict with the school rules.

What crops did Gonzalo Mendez plan to grow on his new farm in Westminster?

• Corn, wheat, and potatoes

• Asparagus, chiles, and tomatoes

• Grapes, oranges, and apples

• Cotton, tobacco, and sugar cane

Why were Sylvia and her brothers denied enrollment at the public school on 17th Street?

• The school was already at full capacity.

• They lived too far from the school district.

• They were told they had to attend the Mexican school.

• They did not have the necessary enrollment forms.

Which statement best describes the conditions of Hoover Elementary, also known as "the Mexican school"?

• It was a modern building with spacious halls and a large playground.

• It was a clapboard shack with unkempt halls, surrounded by a cow pasture, and lacked a playground.

• It was a small school with clean classrooms but no outdoor space.

• It was a well-maintained school with a focus on outdoor learning.

What responsibilities did Sylvia's mother take on while her husband was away?

• She managed the household and cared for the children.

• She started the irrigation system, drove the tractor, oversaw workers, and solved problems.

• She worked as a teacher at the local school.

• She traveled with Mr. Mendez to find other families.

What injustice did Mr. Estrada face upon returning from World War II?

• He was denied a job due to his background.

• His children were not allowed to attend school with white children.

• He was not recognized for his service in the war.

• His family was forced to move to a different county.

What reason did Mr. Kent give for sending children to the Mexican school?

• To provide them with a specialized curriculum.

• To help them improve their English language skills.

• To address their social behavior and personal hygiene.

• To separate them from children of different backgrounds.

What was the key outcome of Judge Paul McCormick's ruling in the Mendez family's favor?

• It established separate but equal schools for all races.

• It mandated that all public education must be open to all children regardless of lineage.

• It provided financial compensation to the Mendez family.

• It allowed the Mendez family to choose which school their children attended.