Girlcott Chap 4-6

What type of figurative language is in this quote?

"...the way my face was puffing up like a swollen frog was enough warning for Mama."

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• simile

• personification

How would the story of Marian Anderson (p.38) serve as a warning if Desma had paid more attention? "The clue had been staring me in the face and I had missed it's significance. If I had paid better attention to the story, I would have been prepared for the Wallaces." (p.39)

"As long as coloured people are smiling at them and not challenging the status quo, then they can show off to tourists that this island is paradise."p.41 What does the status quo mean in this situation?

• segregation

• business ownership

• separation

• society

At the end of Chapter 4, Desma feels like the Progressive Group might be American. Why does she think that?

"Who cares about sitting next to white people?"

"This is not about sitting next to white people. It's about not letting (a)   rob us of our dignity."

At the end of Chapter 5, Desma cares more about the boycott than her birthday.

• true

• false

What's the difference between de facto law and a de jure law? (p.59)

At the end of Chapter 6, Desma drives Eileen home because?