Chapter 11
What does Minnijean want to do that Themla and Melba try to talk her out of?
Sing in the school programs.
How old did Melba turn in this chapter?
16.
What did Melba's Christmas break consist of?
In Melba's diary entries she kept wishing for the same thing. What was it?
That she would die or could be dead.
Why are Grandma and Mother Lois so uneasy about Melba driving that truck?
Because it belongs to a white boy.
What was the event Melba was invited to speak to 250 students?
The school chapel.
Why did Melba only invite Minnijean from her friends at Central?
She wanted things to feel normal. She knew it wouldn't feel normal if all 9 were there.
The Little Rock 9 and their parents got to go to a big sponsored Christmas party. How were they treated?
They were treated very well. Everyone was very kind and generous.
What was Grandma's reaction when Melba revealed how she has been feeling?
She said, "Good idea".
What did Link do when he saw Melba?
Winked or acknowledged her in some way.
As the 101st was slowly phased out, what happened to the Little Rock 9?
There were more acts of violence as there were fewer soldiers.
Who all came to Melba's birthday party? Why? There are 2 reasons.
Only Vince came. 1. Everyone was scared of being harmed for going to Melba's. 2. There was a Christmas party everyone else went to.
Melba was gifted something at the Christmas party that she said she was going to save and give to her grandkids. What was the gift?
A jewelry box.
What was the deal made with Minnijean to be allowed back at Central?
What hit Melba in the head? What hit her face?
Milk and a bean shooter.
When Superintendent Blossom called Little Rock 9 and their parents for a meeting, what was the meeting about?
It was a reminder of how the 9 need to behave in the schools. They needed to have the "proper attitude".
What did the lunch workers do when Minnijean dumped the chili on the white boys? Why?
They applauded. This shows they see how badly the black students have been treated and support Minnijean.
Who came to Melba's house on Christmas?
Her father, Will.
How did Melba "change the game"?
She started to thank the bullies for their bullying or harassing.
Why could Melba not react or retaliate?
She feared it would get her expelled.
During Thanksgiving with Little Rock 9, Melba made a comment about the light and dark meat of the turkey. She said, "I didn't know this was an _____________ turkey".
Integrated.
Describe the incident with Minnijean.
She was being antagonized by two white boys and she dumped her chili on them, which got her suspended.
What is the same hope that Melba and Conrad had on Christmas?
They both hoped their parents would get back together.
Explain, in detail, what happened at the end of the chapter and who Link is.
Link is a white boy who saved Melba from Andy and his friends by letting her take his truck.
What happened when Melba thanked the boy for "the compliment"?
He backed away, shocked.