Warriors Don't Cry

When Melba is confronted by the boys in the hallway who yell at her and slam her books onto the floor, ________.

• the soldiers handcuff and remove the boys

• more soldiers appear and slowly start walking towards them but don't engage with the boys

• the soldiers make the boys pick up the books and then take them to the office

• the soldiers just look the other way and ignore what is happening

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At the end of the chapter, Melba is asked to_______.

• write what she is thinking for the newspaper

• make a video of her ordeal for the news

• speak to other students about her experiences

• never speak about what happened in the newspapers

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When Melba used the restroom, _____________.

• the girls did not allow her in

• the girls threw her belongings out of the windows

• the girls wrote "N******, go home" on the mirror

• Danny accompanied her in to keep her safe

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How did Melba react in chapter 15 when she was in the cafeteria by herself and someone threw a golf ball wrapped in paper at her?

• She got angry and yelled at the top of her lungs.

• She got sad and prayed for God to save her.

• She ignored it and reminded herself that she was a warrior and warriors could do anything.

• She smiled and said "It's beautiful, thank you. It's just what I need."

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In 'Warriors Don't Cry', what is the main theme of the book?

• A) The power of friendship

• B) The struggle for civil rights

• C) The importance of education

• D) The journey of self-discovery

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Who is the author of 'Warriors Don't Cry'?

• A) Maya Angelou

• B) Melba Pattillo Beals

• C) Harper Lee

• D) Toni Morrison

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What historical event is central to 'Warriors Don't Cry'?

• A) The Civil War

• B) The Little Rock Nine integration

• C) The March on Washington

• D) The Montgomery Bus Boycott

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In 'Warriors Don't Cry', how does Melba's grandmother help her cope with the challenges she faces?

• A) By teaching her to cook

• B) By encouraging her to write in a diary

• C) By telling her stories of past warriors

• D) By taking her on trips

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What literary device is frequently used in 'Warriors Don't Cry' to convey Melba's emotions?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole

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Which character in 'Warriors Don't Cry' provides Melba with protection and support during her time at Central High School?

• A) Danny

• B) Link

• C) Grandma India

• D) Vince

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