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WorksheetsThe Girl Who Dared Comprehension and Vocabulary Quiz
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
the rights that all citizens should morally and legally have in society no matter their race, gender, ability, religion, etc.
Civil Rights
discrimination
negotiate
integrated
the unfair treatment of a person or group of people because of their race, gender, religion, age or other characteristic
injustice
segregation
protest
discrimination
the behavior or treatment that is just, meaning that it is morally right and guided by truth and fairness
integrated
injustice
civil rights
negotiate
to combine two or more things into a whole, or to make one person or thing part of another group or thing
integrated
injustice
segregation
strike
to discuss something to try to work out an agreement
integrated
protest
strike
negotiate
a statement or action that shows disapproval or objection
strike
protest
integrated
injustice
the act of keeping different groups (such as people of different races or religions) apart from one another
strike
civil rights
segregation
protest
workers refuse to do their work until the owners of their company agree to certain worker demands
protest
strike
negotiate
injustice
Choose the best summary of Scene 2.
Marilyn is nervous about the youth council’s performance in New York City.
Calvin leaves Oklahoma City for the first time.
On the way to New York City, the youth
council stops in St. Louis for dinner and for the first time, the children eat at an integrated restaurant.
Barbara Posey orders a lemonade and a hamburger in a Missouri diner.
In Scene 4, Barbara says that not reacting when someone provokes you shows dignity. Someone with dignity is
excited
joyful
silent
worthy of respect
In Scene 7, Barbara says “If we do nothing, it feels like we are condoning prejudice.” Which word or phrase could best replace condoning?
disapproving of
accepting
hiding
questioning
Which of the following lines shows that Calvin is feeling angry in Scene 5?
SD3: The kids smile politely.
SD1: Calvin clenches his jaws but doesn't react.
Mrs. Luper: I'm proud of you, son.
Calvin: What happens now?
The main purpose of Barbara’s speech “My America” is to
describe the scenery in Oklahoma City.
request help from members of the NAACP.
proclaim that the youth of America are
committed to fighting for freedom and equality.
teach the audience what the Constitution is.
Which of the following are supported by both the play and the speech? Choose TWO answers.
Young people have the power to change society.
Martin Luther King Jr. was an influential leader
of the civil rights movement.
Many Americans have dedicated their lives to
protecting freedom and democracy.
Sit-down strikes are an effective way to make
changes in society.
