Synthesizing Ideas and Details Quiz

Who organized the integrated prom in Wilcox County?

• The school board

• The students

• The teachers

• The parents

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What has been the reaction of the Georgia N.A.A.C.P. to the segregated proms?

• Supportive

• Indifferent

• Critical

• Encouraging

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What did Wayne McGuinty say about the separate proms?

• They are necessary

• They reflect racism

• They are blown out of proportion

• They are a new tradition

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What was the reaction on social media to the all-white prom?

• Supportive

• Indifferent

• Ridiculed

• Celebrated

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What did Mareshia Rucker question about the prom?

• The cost of tickets

• The choice of venue

• The reason for racial separation

• The date of the event

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Which county stopped its segregated proms after being featured in the New York Times Magazine?

• Wilcox County, Ga.

• Montgomery County, Ga.

• Charleston County, Miss.

• Mecklenburg County, NC

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What did the author’s parents believe in regarding public education?

• The importance of school desegregation

• The need for private schooling

• The value of homeschooling

• The necessity of school uniforms

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What was the impact of the 1999 decision on West Charlotte?

• It improved graduation rates.

• It led to a more diverse student body.

• It resulted in a return to segregation.

• It increased funding for the school.

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What does the text highlight about the importance of discussing race?

• It should be avoided in schools.

• It is crucial for understanding and growth.

• It is only important for adults.

• It is irrelevant in modern society.

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What was the significance of the performance of 'The King and I' at West Charlotte?

• It was a regular school play.

• It was a symbol of racial equality.

• It was a controversial event.

• It was canceled due to protests.

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