Abby Takes a Stand Chapter 6

Check the 3 most IMPORTANT details from Abby’s letter to Patsy.

• I'm part of the Flyer Brigade.

• You have to be eight-teen.

• We pass out flyers about meetings and protests.

• Now he's training others.

• No matter what, the people at the sit-ins can't strike back.

Where did Abby go on Saturday morning? Who was she with?

• The Monkey Bar Grill; Patsy

• First Baptist Church; Mama and Mrs. Leona Whiteside

• Harvey's, John and Mama

• First Baptist Church; John and Mama

How long are the protesters shifts?

• 5 hours

• 4 hours

• 3 hours

• 2 hours

Abby says the protesters won because now Harvey's is going out of business.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

False. Abby says they won because they forced them to close early. (pg. 46)

Why did Harvey's have to close early?

• The protesters destroyed the restaurant.

• Customers wouldn't enter the restaurant because they were scared of the protesters.

• The protesters blocked counter, so customers couldn't order.

Why did Abby say, “It’s not fair!” after watching the manager of Harvey’s on TV? Cite where you found your answer.

Answer explanation

The news did not give the protesters side of the story, only Harvey's manager's. (pg. 48)

What caused Aunt Mitty to become nervous and worried?

• She was late to return Mama’s pinking shears.

• The protesters were not served at the counter.

• The manager of Harvey’s was speaking on TV.

How are Mama and Aunt Mitty different from each other?

• Aunt Mitty wants to see change and supports protests. Mama is content with the way things are and thinks the protests are dangerous.

• Mama wants to see change and supports protests. Aunt Mitty is content with the way things are and thinks the protests are dangerous.