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WorksheetsFire From the Rock Online Internet Round Up Quizizz #1A
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 20mins
In the story of Fire from the Rock, who said, "Not necessary! What decision was rendered on May 17, 1954, Mr. Cobbs?" - page 36
Miss Ethel Washington
Aunt Bessie
Mr. Crandall
Lester Patterson
In Fire from the Rock, who said "In old people, hearing is the first thing to go. There is no way she knows what I'm saying?" page 35
Calvin Cobbs
Reggie Birmingham
Candace Castle
Sylvia Patteron
In Fire from the Rock, who said, "Things are changing, aren't they Mama?" - page 28
Donna Jean Patterson
Gary Patterson
Sylvia Patterson
Calvin Cobbs
Why does Miss Washington believe that Sylvia would be an outstanding student at Central High School in the Fall?
"Sylvia Faye is an excellent student! I'm very proud of not only for her academic abilities, but but her poise and thoughtfulness as well. She could handle the pressure."
"Sylvia Faye is an excellent student! I'm very proud of not only her academic abilities, but because she has the pride to fight back just as hard as she could. She will do whatever it takes to get back at those white folks for assaulting her brother Gary!"
"Sylvia Faye is an average student, but I'm still very proud of not only her poise, but but her power to impose her will on anyone who stand in her way to glory."
"Sylvia Faye is an excellent student! She can attend Central until Gary recovers from his injuries. Then Gary will take her place. Sylvia Faye is a team player. There is no "I" in "team."
On pages 48-49, which one these characteristics would not describe Lou Ann Johnson?
She's like hot chocolate.., Melted sweet, soft, and delicious.
She's a skinny girl, with a powerful laugh. She never seems to have a bad day. She's always cheerful and carefree.
She gets low to average grades. She wasn't going to asked to consider Central High next year.
She's been going "steady" with Otis Herman since the beginning of 8th Grade.
Why is the book we're reading in class called Fire from the Rock?
The title explains how the integration of Little Rock Central High School in 1957 caused a lot of unrest and racist violence. There were many horrible things the happened to African Americans as they struggled for full citizenship and freedom. The Fire is the struggle for integration and equally. The Rock is a nickname for Little Rock Central High School.
The title explains how the segregation in Little Rock Central High School in 1957 was preserved by a violent uprising of angry white racists. The Fire is the struggle for segregation and to preserved Central's status as a "whites only" high school. The Rock is a represents the unshakeable white racist belief that there must be separate schools for African American students, Jewish students, and white students.
The title describes the terrible fire that almost destroyed in city of Little Rock Arkansas in 1957. A fire started by a frayed electrical wire in the Horace Mann's boiler room caused an explosion and fire that devastated all buildings in a 10 block radius around the school, including Central High School. After the fire was finally put out, the white and African American citizens rallied together and rebuilt the school for students of all races to attend.
The title describes how the light and heat from the sun gives life to all creatures below. The bright light from sun sun shines on all the rocks around Little Rock Central High School. At 12 Noon, when the sun was directly overhead, the light illuminated how people of all races and religions must live together in peace in 1957.
Which one of these statemends is true about Mr. Zucker, the grocery store owner near Sylvia's neighborhood?
Mr. Zucker is a Holocaust survivor. After escaping from the Nazi's after WWII, he again faces prejudice and anti-jewish violence from his racist neighbor, Mr. Crandall.
Mr. Zucker is a veteran of WWII. After fighting the Nazi army in the 101st Airborne Division. He was able to attend college on the GI Bill and start a profitable Supermarket, the largest store in Little Rock.
Mr. Zucker owns a barbershop that cuts the hair of Little Rock's Jewish residents. Mr. Crandall, the African American owner of a nearby florist's shop, sends Mr. Zucker's daughter a fresh bouquet of roses every day because his son Johnny and Zucker's daughter Rachel are engaged.
Miss Ethel Washington is persecuted by Mr. Zucker because she didn't give his daughter, Rachel, an "A+," in Physics class. Zucker accused Miss Washington of Anti-Semitism (Hatred of Jewish people) and was blamed for vandalizing her home and letting the air out of her car's tires.
In Fire from the Rock, who said, "Folks like Mrs. Crandall and her anti-integration committee have lots of power! They sip sweet tea over there in her kitchen, while they make plans for keeping the races apart?" - page 21
Leola Patterson
Aunt Bessie
Miss Ethel Washington
Lester Patterson
In Fire from the Rock, who said, "That whole pack of dogs he keeps ought to be shot! I'm getting tired of feeling helpless all the time..." ? - page 13
Aunt Bessie
Gary Patterson
Sylvia Patterson
Leola Patterson
Which of these statements is something that Reggie Birmingham from Fire from the Rock would say?
"I am uncertain if I should be one of the first African American students to attend Central High School in September."
"I am friends with Sylvia's brother, Gary. I have meeting with Gary and his friends to plan how to resist racist violence and segregation."
"My mother, Miss Lillie, owns a flower shop. I'm the class clown. I have a good sense of humor!"
"My dogs attacked a young African American girl. I thought it was funny because I am a racist."
