WorksheetsWarriors Don't Cry (StudySync Exerpt)
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
What does the word, "milled" mean in the following sentence?
"Thelma and Minnijean stood together inspecting the soldiers close up while the other students milled about."
wandered or move around aimlessly
What does the word, "briefing" mean in the following sentence?
"I was told there was an assembly at Central with the military briefing the students"
giving information or instructions
conducting a protest
moving in a slow manner
gathering around in a group
What does the word, "eerie" mean in the following sentence?
"There was an eerie hush over the crowd, not unlike the way I'd seen folks behave outside the home of the deceased just before a funeral."
sad, depressed, overwhelmed
loud, annoying
unsettling, scary, confused
joyful, hopeful, energetic
How does Beals describe the reporters in paragraph 5? Select all that apply.
hanging from trees
perched on fences
standing on top of cars
darting around
moving slowly through the crowd
What is another word for "troops"?
What is another word for "manned"?
guarded
ran
drew weapons
discussed
How does Beals describe the troops in paragraphs 1 & 2? Select all that apply.
wearing well-shined boots
carrying glistening guns
wearing pants with sharp creases
both, white and black faces
carrying machine guns
What do the adults do when they feel concerned about the children attending school?
join the troops to form the protective barrier from the mob
call the police to escort them
walk with them to the steps
pray for them
"Two jeeps moved forward, one in front of the station wagon, one behind. Guns were mounted on the hoods of the jeeps." Paragraph 10
What word best describes this group of vehicles?
military
traffic
caravan
militia
How does Beal's mother feel about her attending this all-white school?
She is excited and proud
She is extremely worried and distraught
She is careful, but accepting
She knows her daughter will be one of the first to do this, and can't wait to be a part of history
Why were the soldiers running at breakneck speed up and down the street in paragraph 14?
to move the students out of the way
for crowd control over the mob
to prepare for an attack from the National Guard
to move the news reporters back
What is the CENTRAL IDEA of paragraph 16?
Beals has mixed feeling about her country, but continues to respect it
Beals is embarrassed about having to be escorted by guards to school
Beals is overwhelmed with pride over her country
Beals wishes she lived in another country. She is disappointed in this event.
What is the CENTRAL IDEA of paragraph 18?
The country is divided about race and integration, but the Little Rock 9 move forward anyway.
The Little Rock 9 are extremely scared to enter school and worry about what they will face.
The violence by the angry mob is a sign this day is not going to go well.
Beals feels extreme pride about walking up the stairs, but is still frightened.
The following CENTRAL IDEA best fits with which paragraph?
Beals worries more for her mother than herself. She wants to provide a little comfort to her as she walks toward the caravan waiting to take them to school.
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The following CENTRAL IDEA best fits with which paragraph?
The author gives details to how the media is covering the event. There are reporters everywhere! This gives the reader the impression that this event is a big deal... very important.
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