Warriors Don't Cry Chapter 2 Quiz

May 17, 1954, marked what historical event?

• It was the first day of winter.
• The Supreme Court rules that "separate but equal" is illegal and unconstitutional. 
• It marked the day that women were given the right to vote. 
• It marked the day of the solar eclipse. 

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Melba's teacher sent all her students home on the day the US Supreme Court ruled that "Separate but Equal" was unconstitutional because she was afraid of what Whites would do to them. 

• True 
• False

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The girl who had behavior problems and whom Melba was afraid of.

• Julie
• Sarah
• Marissa
• Pam

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What happened to Melba when she was walking home alone after the Supreme Court decision?

• She was given a parade in her honor. 
• A white man attempted to rape her.
• She was hit by a car. 
• She 

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The white man tried to rape Melba because he was mad about the Supreme Court decision saying that white and black students will go to school together.

• True 
• False

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Who saves Melba from being raped by hitting the man over the head?

• Melba's father 
• Marissa
• Melba's grandmother
• Melba's brother

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Mother, Lois, Melba's father and Grandma reported the attempted rape to the police.

• True
• False

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The news reported that what school would be integrated?

• Cardozo High School 
• School Without Walls High School
• Eastern High School
• Central High School

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Where do Melba and her family go to visit her Uncle Clancey and Aunt Julie?

• Washington, DC
• Cincinnati, Ohio
• Tuskegee, Alabama
• Dallas, Texas

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In Cincinnati, Ohio, Melba liked the fact that ________________________

• She could work.
• The white people smiled and were nice to her. 
• She was able to get a break from her family.
• She could attend a Remy Ma concert. 

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