How Do You Spell Unfair? : MacNolia Cox

In which year did MacNolia Cox become the first African American to win the Akron, Ohio, spelling bee?

• 1940

• 1920

• 1950

• 1936

Where was MacNolia Cox asked to compete after winning the Akron, Ohio, spelling bee?

• Washington, DC

• New York

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

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What was the law of the land in Maryland when the train crossed the state line?

• Segregation

• Integration

• Equality

• Discrimination

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What did MacNolia Cox love to do for fun?

• Reading the dictionary

• Playing sports

• Watching TV

• Playing video games

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Who were the first African Americans invited to the National Spelling Bee in Washington, DC?

• MacNolia Cox and a boy from Ohio

• MacNolia Cox and a girl from New Jersey

• MacNolia Cox and a boy from New York

• MacNolia Cox and a girl from Ohio

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What did MacNolia Cox become after winning the Akron, Ohio, spelling bee?

• A doctor

• A teacher

• A lawyer

• A celebrity

What did the train have when it crossed the state line into Maryland?

• Peace and harmony

• Love and kindness

• Equality and justice

• Prejudice and discrimination

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Who was there to celebrate with MacNolia Cox after she left her home state for the National Spelling bee?

• A military band and a crowd of thousands

• A small group of friends

• No one

• Her family

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Did MacNolia advance to the final five at the Spelling Bee in Washington DC?

• Yes

• No

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Who is the author of this book?

• Carole Boston Weatherford

• Jacqueline Woodson

• Mo Willems

• Jane Yolen

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