Warriors Don't Cry-Chapters 5/6

Melba is not allowed to go to the wrestling matches because_______.

• African-American people are not allowed

• it would be too dangerous for her with all of the white people there

• Grandma India is not feeling well

• the matches were canceled due to the conflict

Melba's "boyfriend" is________.

• Vince

• Jack

• Sam

• Bob

The two men who are in continual conflict in the news over integration are _____ and _______.

• President Eisenhower (Ike) and Governor Faubus

• President Eisenhower (Ike) and Melba's dad

• Governor Faubus and Melba's dad

• Governor Faubus and the school principal

While the Little Rock Nine are waiting to go back to Central High in Chapter 5, teachers and professionals from the community give them books and help tutor them.

• True

• False

When Melba meets Thurgood Marshall, she_____________.

• feels hope due to his positive attitude

• feels honored that he would take the time to fight for their rights

• feels like she deserves to be admitted to Central High

• All of the above

When Melba is questioned by the reporters, she says_________.

• she does not want to go back to Central High

• she has a right to go to Central High

• she is terribly afraid of what will happen to her and her family

• she hopes the schools stay segregated

Governor Faubus speaks for hours in court, arguing his side.

• True

• False

_____ has a heart condition and was struggling to catch her breath.

• Melba Patillo

• Thelma Mothershed

• Elizabeth Eckford

• Carlotta Walls

The major point made in court by the Justice Department (who is arguing against the governor) is___________.

• there is not enough of a threat of violence for troops, and the Little Rock Nine should attend school

• there is too much violence so integration should be halted

• the govenor should be arrested and impeached

• the students should only be allowed in school for half of each day

The final ruling at court is_______.

• integration will continue

• integration will not continue.

• the students must go back to their old school, Horace Mann

• inegration will begin in five years