Build Insight - The Many Lives of Hazel Bryan

1. The parts of the article that surprised or interested you most are supported by details from the text. Which of the following best explains why?

• Because the article contained unexpected information supported by specific details.

• Because the article was very short and lacked details.

• Because the article was written in a confusing way.

• Because the article only discussed familiar topics.

How old was Hazel Bryan when the photo was taken?

• Hazel Bryan was 15 years old when the photo was taken.

• Hazel Bryan was 18 years old when the photo was taken.

• Hazel Bryan was 21 years old when the photo was taken.

• Hazel Bryan was 13 years old when the photo was taken.

What did Hazel do in 1962 or 1963 that was not recorded by any camera?

• Hazel apologized to Elizabeth Eckford in person in 1962 or 1963, which was not recorded by any camera.

• Hazel gave a public speech in 1962 or 1963 that was broadcast on television.

• Hazel wrote a letter to the local newspaper in 1962 or 1963, which was published widely.

• Hazel participated in a televised interview in 1962 or 1963.

What did Elizabeth and Hazel do on the fortieth anniversary of Central High School’s desegregation?

• Elizabeth and Hazel appeared together at the fortieth anniversary of Central High School’s desegregation.

• Elizabeth and Hazel refused to attend the fortieth anniversary of Central High School’s desegregation.

• Elizabeth and Hazel gave separate speeches at the fortieth anniversary of Central High School’s desegregation.

• Elizabeth and Hazel protested outside Central High School on the fortieth anniversary of its desegregation.

An instance when you paused to monitor your comprehension while reading the article is:

• When you stopped to check if you understood what you just read.

• When you skipped a section without reading it.

• When you read the article without thinking about its meaning.

• When you finished the article without reviewing any part.

Monitoring your comprehension helped you better understand the article by:

• Allowing you to identify areas of confusion and clarify them.

• Making you read the article faster without understanding.

• Encouraging you to skip important details.

• Preventing you from asking questions about the text.

The first three sentences of paragraph 3 accurately convey what was happening at the moment of the photograph. Which of the following best explains this?

• Yes, they provide an accurate description of the moment captured in the photograph.

• No, they describe a different event unrelated to the photograph.

• No, they only discuss the background and not the actual moment.

• Yes, but only partially, as they leave out important details.

From the article, what can be concluded about the power of photography and its ability to capture reality?

• A photograph can capture reality, but only to a certain extent.

• A photograph always captures reality perfectly.

• A photograph cannot capture any aspect of reality.

• A photograph distorts reality completely.

According to the article, why were some of the whites from “better families” who went to Central resentful of Hazel Bryan?

• Some whites from 'better families' were resentful of Hazel Bryan because her actions brought negative attention to their community.

• They believed Hazel Bryan was receiving special treatment from the school administration.

• They thought Hazel Bryan was trying to befriend the African American students.

• They felt Hazel Bryan was not participating enough in school activities.

Hazel Bryan's actions led to resentment from others. Do you think she deserved their resentment?

• Yes, because her actions were hurtful to others.

• No, because she later apologized and changed.

• Yes, because she never tried to make amends.

• No, because she was misunderstood.