Chapter 6 & 7 Quiz

What lesson does Melba learn about the rules of segregation in these chapters?

• They are fair and apply to everyone equally

• They are enforced strictly and often violently

• They are easy to ignore if no one is watching

• They are slowly disappearing

How does Melba’s mother react when Melba starts questioning segregation more openly?

• She encourages her to keep questioning authority

• She warns her to be careful and avoid drawing attention

• She ignores her and refuses to discuss it

• She tells her to run away from home

What event makes Melba feel even more unsafe in her own community?

• She is caught breaking segregation laws

• A Black man is lynched for not following racial rules

• Her teacher calls her out in class for speaking her mind

• A friend moves away to escape the violence

What role does Grandma India play in Melba’s understanding of segregation?

• She teaches Melba to always obey white people

• She encourages Melba to fight for justice in a smart way

• She tells Melba that nothing will ever change

• She tells Melba to stop worrying about racism

How does Melba feel about her future as she learns more about racial injustice?

• Hopeful that things will change soon

• Angry but determined to make a difference

• Completely hopeless and ready to give up

• Indifferent because she doesn’t care about racism

What happens when Melba tries to enter a segregated space?

• She is welcomed but asked to sit in a different area

• She is physically threatened and forced to leave

• She is ignored by everyone around her

• She convinces others to change the rules

How does Melba begin to see the world differently after these experiences?

• She realizes she must be careful but also brave

• She decides to never speak about racism again

• She believes that all white people are against her

• She no longer trusts her family’s advice

What is one strategy Melba learns for surviving in a racist society?

• Avoiding all contact with white people

• Pretending to agree with segregation to stay safe

• Running away whenever danger is near

• Always fighting back, no matter the consequences

What does Melba’s mother emphasize as the best way to change her future?

• Getting a good education

• Avoiding conflict at all costs

• Moving to another country

• Trusting that things will change on their own

How do Melba’s experiences in these chapters shape her sense of identity?

• She starts to see herself as a victim

• She becomes stronger and more determined to resist injustice

• She decides to give up on her dreams

• She feels embarrassed about her background