What did Superintendent Blossom say about extra-curricular activities for black students at Central?

They could not participate in activities.

They could participate in activities.

They could only participate if accompanied by a white student.

They could only participate if accompanied by a parent.

What did Superintendent Blossom specifically tell the boys at the meeting?

They were not to date white girls.

They would not be transported to school.

They could not eat lunch in the cafeteria.

Why would the Little Rock school board create the Blossom Plan in response to Brown v. Board of Education?

To keep schools segregated as much as possible for as long as legally possible.

To keep Black Students out of Dunbar High School.

To ensure that Black students would be able to attend Central High School.

To keep poor students from attending Central High School.

How does Carlotta "play by the rules" even with her summer softball friends?

She doesn't knock on white players' door to ask if they can play, she waits in the street for a parent to notice her.

She only played with the kids from her neighborhood.

She only played with her white softball friends at night.

She would not play with kids from Central High School.

In junior high, what is the only part of Carlotta's life that is desegregated?

The neighborhood softball field.

Her school has "hand-me-down" textbooks and inferior equipment and facilities

The Little Rock Community Center.

What did Carlotta find out in the meeting before she stared school? Choose the best TWO answers

She would have to leave immediately after school, she could not participate in sports, go to dances or games.

She would be called names but could not retaliate.

She would only be allowed to take night classes.

She was not allowed to eat in the school cafeteria.

On Carlotta's first day of school at Central, what was the role of the National Guard? Why was this surprising?

To keep black students out of Central High School. Carlotta thought the governor would follow the Supreme Court ruling.

To keep the black and white students from fighting. She thought the students would welcome her.

To keep the black students safe at Central High School. Carlotta thought they were there to protect her.

To make sure the black students were not carrying knives or weapons. She thought they were there to keep out the reporters.

How did the murder of Emmett Till affect Carlotta

It terrified her. She thought incidents like this only happened in the past.

She could not participate in school activities because of the lynching of Emmett Till.

She was sad but knew that these type of incidents do not happen in Little Rock.

She was very scared and withdrew from Central High School.

What was President Eisenhower's reaction to the continued mobs at Central High School?

He called in the National Guard.

He encouraged them to keep protesting.

He rebuked the protesters but didn't act on his words.

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Where does Carlotta live?

Raleigh, North Carolina

Little Rock, Arkansas

Montgomery, Alabama

New York City

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

According to Chapter 1, what type of slaves received better treatment on plantations?

Darker-skinned slaves

Lighter-skinned slaves

All slaves received equal treatment.

The book does not address this question.

Where did Carlotta take a summer trip to that changed her view on racism?

New York City

Kansas City

Denver

Atlanta

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Describe the relationship that Carlotta has with the white boy from New York City in Chapter 1.

They become very good friends.

They despise each other.

They criticize each other's skin color.

They cannot play due to their different skin color.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What lesson did Carlotta learn on her summer vacation to NYC?

Black and white children could never live together in peace.

There were no places in the country affected by racial segregation.

There could be friendships between black and white children.

High school was going to be the easiest time of her life.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which school in Little Rock was the first to integrate?

Central High School

Dunbar Middle School

Blossom School

Hall High School

Who was the superintendent of the Little Rock Central School District?

Carlotta Walls

Virgil Blossom

Ernest Green

Gloria Ray

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A Mighty Long Way Chapters 1-5 Reading Check

Where does Carlotta live?

According to Chapter 1, what type of slaves received better treatment on plantations?

Where did Carlotta take a summer trip to that changed her view on racism?

Describe the relationship that Carlotta has with the white boy from New York City in Chapter 1.

What lesson did Carlotta learn on her summer vacation to NYC?

Which school in Little Rock was the first to integrate?

Who was the superintendent of the Little Rock Central School District?

Who was President of the Arkansas NAACP and became Carlotta's mentor?

Which famous Supreme Court case led to school integration?

What did Superintendent Blossom say about extra-curricular activities for black students at Central?

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