Chapter 3- A Mighty Long Way

Why didn't Carlotta tell her parents she signed up to attend Central High School next year?

• She just never thought to tell them.

• She was afraid they would tell her she couldn't attend.

• She didn't want to to think about all of the people that wanted her to attend Horace Mann.

• She didn't ask their permission first and they would be upset with her.

What happened right before Carlotta was set to attend Central High School?

• Her father was taken to the hospital.

• Her parents told her she couldn't attend Central.

• Her parents lost their jobs because she wanted to attend Central.

• Papa Holloway died.

What groups were against desegregation? ( Choose all that apply)

• NAACP

• Capital Citizens Council

• Mothers League

• The U.S. Army

Why did Superintendent Blossom call the colored students to meet with him before attending Central High School? (Choose all that apply)

• To go over the rules for school

• To tell them that they couldn't attend or be on any extra curricular teams or clubs.

• To show them around the campus before school started.

• To answer any questions the students had.

How did Carlotta feel about Superintendent Blossom's decision?

• She thought it wouldn't make a difference.

• She didn't care as long as she could still attend Central.

• She was upset and couldn't believe it.

• She didn't do extracurriculars so she wasn't too worried about the meeting.

"By the time Carlotta and the other colored students met with Superintendent Blossom; they had already been vetted. So Blossom knew exactly what kind of students they all were."

How do you think they vetted the colored students?

• They made them take many tests before they could start school.

• Looked at their grades, reports from teachers, and sports and clubs each had joined.

• Picked their names randomly from those that wanted to attend.

• They asked them interview questions.

What did Carlotta mean about the advantages and disadvantages of their youth? (Select all that apply)

• When your young you don't know exactly how much you don't know.

• Youth means that adults don't listen to you.

• Youth can give you unfailing faith that things will work out.

• When your younger you don't know as much so you don't get in as much trouble.