Vocabulary
Write a sentence with seldom.
Answers may vary.
What is the effect of President Eisenhower sending troops to protect the students?
It shows the federal government’s support for integration
Why does Link earn Melba's trust?
If ___ true, then I will believe it.
its or it's
it's
Initiate
and
reluctant
to start or begin something
unwilling or hesitant
How does Thurgood Marshall’s support affect Melba?
His support gives her confidence that integration will happen
Why do Vince and Melba break up?
They don't have as much in common and Melba feels like he can't understand.
The dog was barking, ____ leash was too short.
its or it's
Its
fret
and
immerse
to feel worried or anxious
to be fully involved in something
How does the closing of Little Rock’s high schools after Melba’s year at Central affect the story’s message?
It highlights the lengths some people will go to prevent change
How do Melba’s diary entries enhance our understanding of her experiences?
They reveal her fears, hopes, and growth over time
_______ is a place somewhere where you belong.
their, there, or they're
There
How does Melba’s experience at Central High shape her views on justice and equality?
Her experience shapes her by exposing her to the brutal realities of racism and segregation, forcing her to develop a deep commitment to nonviolent resistance and a strong belief that true equality requires actively challenging unjust systems, even when facing extreme adversity. She learns that achieving justice often means enduring immense personal hardship while maintaining dignity and composure in the face of hatred.
isolate
and
seize
to separate from others
and
to take possession of something
How is turning 16 different than Melba always thought it would be?
Melba feels that turning 16 should be the start of more freedoms, but because of integration all of those privileges are nowhere near happening for her. Only Vince goes to her party because her old friends are afraid of being associated with her and forgetting her.
Mrs. Huckaby
That's _______ business.
there, their, or they're
their
evident
and
motive
clear to see
the reason for doing something
What career does Melba eventually pursue as an adult?
Writer and journalist
What does Link’s internal conflict represent in the context of societal change?
The challenges people face when questioning societal norms
_______ going _____ no man has gone before.
we're, were, or where
We're, where
what is the name of Melba's secret crush in the beginning?
Vince