Civic Lessons
Q: What were boys encouraged to become in the civic-pride film?
A: Guardians of the community (like firemen, policemen, or mayor)
Q: How does Delphine feel when Crazy Kelvin pressures Hirohito about his father?
A: She feels sorry for him
Q: What does “armed with our rights” mean?
A: Being prepared with knowledge to protect yourself
Q: What is one major theme in these chapters?
A: Standing up for rights
Q: Who was Bobby Hutton?
A: A young Black Panther member who was killed
Q: What roles were girls expected to grow into according to the film?
A: Teachers, nurses, wives, and mothers
Q: Why does Hirohito feel upset during the lesson?
A: His father was arrested by police
Q: What does “political prisoner” mean in the text?
A: Someone jailed for their beliefs or activism
Q: What does the story show about growing up?
A: It involves understanding difficult truths
Q: What were people trying to do in Bobby Hutton’s honor?
A: Name a park after him
Q: What important topic did Sister Mukumbu teach at the Center?
A: Citizens’ rights and how to protect them
Q: What does Fern say about Crazy Kelvin?
A: She doesn’t like him
Q: What does the phrase “boiling pot of trouble” suggest?
A: A situation that is becoming dangerous or chaotic
Q: What theme is shown through Delphine protecting her sisters?
A: Responsibility and family
Q: What happened when Bobby Hutton surrendered?
A: He was shot by the police
Q: Why did Crazy Kelvin want students to say “the pigs” instead of “the police”?
A: To show distrust of the police and highlight racism
Q: Why doesn’t Delphine feel satisfied after learning about Hirohito’s father?
A: She realizes how painful his situation is
Q: What does Delphine mean when she says she wants to “watch the news, not be in it”?
A: She wants to stay safe and avoid danger
Q: What ideas is Sister Mukumbu hoping to have at the rally?
A: Unity and protest for justice; togetherness; standing up for people.
Q: What event were the students preparing for at the rally?
A: A performance (dance, play, or poetry)
Q: Why is the civics lesson at the Center different from the school’s lesson?
It teaches real-life dangers and rights when dealing with police instead of idealized roles
Q: How does Delphine’s past experience with the state policeman affect her thinking?
A: It makes her fearful and aware of racism and danger
Q: What does comparing herself to Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz show?
A: She feels far from home and in an unfamiliar place
Q: What is the conflict between Delphine and others about the rally?
A: Safety vs. standing up for a cause
Q: Why does Delphine disagree with her sisters about performing “Dry Your Eyes”?
A: It doesn’t match the purpose of the rally