How Well Do You Know The Book 'warriors Dont Cry?'
How the Little Rock Nine reshaped the course of events in Central High School and how they persevered in the movement for justice in education. Have you read it?
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What State did this story take place in?
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California
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Arkansas
- C.
New York
- D.
Maryland
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B. ArkansasExplanation
The story took place in Arkansas.Rate this question:
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What year was the Supreme Court ruling, Brown vs Board of Education, made?
- A.
1956
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1957
- C.
1954
- D.
1955
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C. 1954Explanation
The correct answer is 1954. The Supreme Court ruling, Brown vs Board of Education, was made in 1954. This landmark case declared racial segregation in public schools to be unconstitutional, overturning the "separate but equal" doctrine established in the 1896 Plessy vs Ferguson case. The ruling was a significant step towards desegregation and equality in education.Rate this question:
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- 3.
How many volunteer students were there?
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5
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8
- C.
6
- D.
9
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D. 9 -
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What type of environment did the students find themselves in?
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Harsh
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Friendly
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Calm
- D.
Warm
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A. HarshExplanation
The students found themselves in a harsh environment.Rate this question:
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Whose experience is this book based on?
- A.
Melba Pattillo Beals
- B.
Lawrence Karl Smith
- C.
Sidney Roberts
- D.
Matilda Pattison
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A. Melba Pattillo BealsExplanation
This book is based on the experience of Melba Pattillo Beals.Rate this question:
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What movement did the nine students take part in?
- A.
Heath Rights
- B.
Civil Rights
- C.
Animal Rights
- D.
Women's Right
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B. Civil RightsExplanation
The correct answer is Civil Rights. The nine students took part in the Civil Rights movement. This movement aimed to fight against racial segregation and discrimination, advocating for equal rights and opportunities for African Americans in the United States. The movement included various protests, marches, and acts of civil disobedience, ultimately leading to significant changes in legislation and societal attitudes towards racial equality.Rate this question:
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What is the name of Melba's white classmate who saved her life in school?
- A.
Mary
- B.
Peter
- C.
Link
- D.
William
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C. LinkExplanation
The correct answer is "Link." This suggests that Melba's white classmate who saved her life in school is named Link.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Who dropped chili on the boy who harassed her?
- A.
Grace
- B.
Elizabeth
- C.
Melba
- D.
Minnijean
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D. MinnijeanExplanation
The correct answer is Minnijean. This suggests that Minnijean dropped chili on the boy who harassed her.Rate this question:
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Who was the governor during this period?
- A.
Orval Faubus
- B.
Woodrow Mann
- C.
Mike Wallace
- D.
Dwight Eisenhower
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A. Orval FaubusExplanation
Orval Faubus was the governor during the period in question.Rate this question:
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In what school year did this event take place?
- A.
Sophomore Year
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Senior Year
- C.
Junior Year
- D.
Middle Year
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C. Junior YearExplanation
The event took place during the student's Junior Year of school.Rate this question:
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