Test Prep
What word that best describes how the police interact with Wilbert
Disrespectful, racist
Segregation
to separate people based on race
Who is the narrator?
Lois
LOSE A TURN
-100
"That Mercury wasn't even a year old!"
Dee, the mom
What is ‘Lois’ reaction to seeing the “whites only” signs once her family crossed into Kentucky?
The signs made ‘Lois uncomfortable, but she didn’t understand their purpose.
Racism
to discriminate against someone based on the color of their skin
What did the father buy?
A Gold Cadillac
Why was is risky to drive the Gold Cadillac in the South?
People would assume they stole it because they are black
Racial Prejudice
"I paid good money for that car. That gives me a right to drive it where I please."
Wilbert, the dad
Why did ‘Lois reflects to herself that “suddenly, the picnic did not seem so grand.”? (p. 30)
She realized that the picnic was necessary because she wasn’t allowed to dine in restaurants that had “whites only” signs.
Jim Crow Laws
Why is mom mad at the beginning of the story?
Wanted to save money to buy a house
What happened when Wilbert was arrested?
-got a speeding ticket
"You're a liar. You stole this car."
the police officer
What is the best explanation for why Wilbert decides to sell the Cadillac
He decided that there are more important things to value in life.
LOSE A TURN
-400
How did the sisters feel about the Cadillac in the beginning of the story?
excited/proud/happy
Why do they pack food to bring with them on the trip?
It is not safe to stop for food.
White Only Signs on restaurants
"We got us a Cadillac! We got us a Cadillac!"
the sisters, 'lois and/or Wilma
What is the main reason for why Wilbert remarks: “‘I figure that makes us about the richest folks in the world.’” (p. 41)
Being together as a family is priceless.
Great Migration
When 6 million Black Americans left the South and went North in hopes of a better life/more opportunities
What is Lois's sisters name?
Wilma
Why was dad arrested?
They arrested him for stealing the car
"I'm hoping one day we can drive that long road down here and there won't be any signs. I'm hoping one day a police won't stop us just because of the color of our skins."