The Fight for What's Right - Sylvia Mendez

Which is an example of discrimination?

• Karen was not allowed to join a kickball team at recess because she is a girl.

• Eli didn't receive his allowance this week because he didn't complete his chores.

Jared is sitting in the gallery during a trial. You can guess that Jared might be _______________.

• the judge

• a friend of someone involved in the trial

• the lawyer

• the defendant

Which football team's quarterback could be described as triumphant?

• the Cougar's quarterback, who is high-fiving his teammates after a game-winning touchdown

• the Mustang's quarterback, who is seated on the bench with his head hung low

Which sentence uses 'integrated' correctly?

• Jason integrated his books into his locker.

• Mr. Butler integrated all of the students' ideas into the story.

If a law is found to be unconstitutional, that means it is _____________.

• legal

• illegal

Which word could replace the underlined word?

Olivia was horrified by Laura's rude behavior?

• petition

• appalled

• segregation

• integration

• aptitude

Which word could replace the underlined part?

The students delivered a document with many signatures on it to the teacher requesting an extra week to finish their projects.

• petition

• appalled

• segregation

• integration

• aptitude

Which word could replace the underlined word?

The separation of boys and girls at school is common in some parts of the world.

• petition

• appalled

• segregation

• integration

• aptitude

Which word could replace the underlined words?

Don had a special ability with learning languages. He spoke English, German, Spanish, and Japanese.

• petition

• appalled

• segregation

• integration

• aptitude

In Scene 1, Aunt Sally says, "Either all of them will go here, or none of them will." This line shows that Aunt Sally

• would prefer to send the children to Hoover School.

• believes that Sylvia and Jerome's parents should speak to the secretary.

• is angry and disagrees with Westminster School's policy.

• is confused by what the secretary said.