How did Nana Healey come to work for Link's father?

She was a wedding gift from Link's grandmother

She was found begging on the streets

She learned from her church that Link's father was hiring.

How does Nana feel about Link and Melba's "friendship"?

Angry; tells Link he's going to get into trouble

Very supportive; wishes them luck

Why did the segregationists campaign against the LRN intensify?

They didn't want any of the black students to finish the school year.

They heard that another group of black students would be coming soon.

The Governor ordered them to get rid of the black students.

Martin Luther King Jr. threatened a lawsuit.

What was Link's father's explanation on why he wouldn't help Nana?

Colored folks are used to doing without and Link should spoil them.

Nana had stolen from him in the past.

Because the segregationists would find out.

Nana turned down his offer of help.

What happened to Melba's mother?

She won a big lawsuit against her employer

She was beaten outside of her house

What was the condition Mother's employer gave in order for her to get her job back?

Melba would have to withdraw from CHS

Mother would have to give a press conference denouncing the black students

She would have to take a 50% pay cut

What offer did Mother Lois receive for a job?

A teaching position in Oklahoma

A cashier's position at the grocery store

How did Mother Lois retaliate against her employer?

She contacted the media and told them what happened.

She spread rumors about him around town.

How did Mother Lois finally get her job back?

She went to the Bishop for help

She won her lawsuit against her employer

The media pressure forced them to give her her job back

What was Link's plan for him and Melba?

To move to another town in the South

To tell Melba's family about their relationship

What did the Federal judge decide would happen the following school year?

The judge granted the school board a 3 1/2 year stay in the integration order

Central High would be 100% integrated

Federal troops would be stationed at the school all year

Any student who harasses a black students would be prosecuted.

Where did Melba finish her high school education?

She went to school in California

What was ironic about Melba's husband?

He also integrated a white school

Warriors Don't Cry 16-18

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English

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8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Easy

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CCSS

RI.2.1, RL.6.3, RI.7.2

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Colleen Dellabella

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25 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Link know the segregationists are "planning something" for Melba?

His father makes him attend the meetings on how to get rid of the black students.

He was hanging out with his friends who told him.

It's really a trap to get Melba alone.

Link's old nanny told him.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Grandma think about Link's motives?

She thinks he's very brave.

She thinks he is trying to set a trap for the Klan.

She wants to invite Link over for dinner to thank him.

She's nervous but trusts him.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Melba decide to trust Link?

Because he was on the inside of Central and could help her where her mother and grandmother could not.

She thinks he's cute.

Link's nanny assured Melba he can be trusted.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Link tell Melba to do to avoid the guys who want to hurt her?

Don't come to school

Tell the principal

Stay with her guard at all times

Stay off the far end of the second floor and don't go to her locker after lunch.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Melba want to wear for Easter that shocked Grandma?

Jeans and a t-shirt

Nylon stockings and heels

Pants

Sneakers

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened at school that made Link furious?

The black students were allowed to attend school dances.

He didn't win Athlete of the Year

The school canceled all of the senior class activities

The school board canceled an official graduation ceremony.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Link want Melba and the other students to do for the school to change their minds about their most recent decision?

He wants Melba and the others to give an interview saying the white students aren't bad and things are improving.

Publicly state that they (the black students) will drop out of CHS.

Go to the principal and beg

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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Warriors Don't Cry 16-18

25 questions

How does Link know the segregationists are "planning something" for Melba?

What does Grandma think about Link's motives?

Why does Melba decide to trust Link?

What does Link tell Melba to do to avoid the guys who want to hurt her?

What did Melba want to wear for Easter that shocked Grandma?

What happened at school that made Link furious?

What does Link want Melba and the other students to do for the school to change their minds about their most recent decision?

Who is Nana Healey?

How did Nana Healey come to work for Link's father?

How does Nana feel about Link and Melba's "friendship"?

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