Integration and Lessons from the Civil Rights Movement

In 1960, a six-year-old girl was one of the first to integrate a public school in New Orleans. Her parents didn't explain the Civil Rights Movement to her, only instructing her to behave at her new school. Years later, she realized the significance of her experience when shown a Norman Rockwell painting. She learned a vital lesson from Dr. King about not judging people by skin color, as she faced a hostile crowd daily but was welcomed by a kind white teacher who made learning enjoyable.

What was the narrator's age when she integrated the public school system in New Orleans?

• Six years old

• Eight years old

• Seven years old

• Five years old

What did the narrator's parents tell her about going to the new school?

• To study hard

• To behave well

• To make new friends

• To be brave

At what age did the narrator see the Norman Rockwell painting that impacted her understanding?

• Twenty years old

• Seventeen or eighteen years old

• Twelve years old

• Six years old

What lesson did Dr. King try to teach that the narrator learned in her classroom?

• To respect authority

• To fight for justice

• To always be kind

• To never judge by skin color

What did the narrator face every day while going to school?

• A peaceful protest

• A picket line and mob

• A welcoming crowd

• A group of friends

How did the narrator's teacher differ from the people outside the school?

• She was indifferent

• She was hostile

• She was kind and supportive

• She was strict

What impact did the teacher have on the narrator's school experience?

• Made it challenging

• Made it enjoyable

• Made it forgettable

• Made it difficult