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What is the name of the boy that protected Melba?
Danny
Who in the little rock 9 was lit on fire, and got acid thrown in her eyes? Was anyone there to help her?
Melba. and NO
What happened on the first day of when Melba and her mom approached the steps of Central High?
They were attacked by the angry mob of white people.
Does Melba have a close relationship with her family at home? Who does she live with?
Yes, her grandma, mom, and brother.
When melba visited years later who answered the door when she arrived at the steps.
A young black male answered the door.
What is the name of the white kid who bullied Melba and wanted her dead?
Andy
Which one of the Little rock 9 graduated from Central High?
Ernie
What did Melba hear the "Mob" talking about?
They were planning to attack the Little Rock 9 and kill them one by one.
Does Melba have a good relationship with her friends from her old ?
No, they stopped being friends with her once she transferred to Central High.
Who did link take Melba to meet and why?
His old nanny named Healey who is black. He brought her there to show that he is close with a person of color and that Melba can trust him.
Who is the president of the united states at this time?
President Dwight D. Eisenhower
which one of the little rock 9 got expelled and why were they expelled?
Minnijean was expelled and because she is accused of "fighting" the white kids and saying mean words to them.
List 3 things that happened to the kids when they were in the hallways.
beat up, tripped, pushed into lockers, hit with objects, lit on fire, etc
What is Melba's boyfriend's name and why did he break up with her?
Vince, and because she decided to go to Central High.
What happened to Melba's mom when she found out bad news? What was the outcome?
She lost her job because her job found out that Melba went to Little Rock, but she fought very hard by posting the story in the newspaper about losing her job and gained a new one.
What is the name boy that helped Melba escape from the bullies many times near the end of the book?
Link
Did any of the Little Rock 9 go back the year after?
No because the was shut down.
What happened when Melba went to the bathroom?
She got lit on fire and acid thrown in her eyes.
Does Grandma India trust the friendship between Link and Melba? Yes or no and why?
No, because he is friends with the white kids who bully Melba.
What was the saying that was used by the white kids after Minnijean was expelled from ?
"One down, eight to go"
Who is Mrs. Pickwick?
The only at who disciplines the White kids from bullying the Little Rock 9. She is nice to Melba and helps her out.
Name 3 of the little rock 9 kids.
Thelma Mothershed Wair, Minnijean Brown Trickey, Jefferson Thomas, Terrence Roberts, Carlotta Walls LaNier, Gloria Ray Karlmark, Ernest Green, Elizabeth Eckford, and Melba Pattillo Beals
What does Melba do when the boys are coming after her in the room?
She acts as she enjoys it. She does not act scared. She thanks them.
At what point in the book does Melba wonder if God is still on her side?
When Minnijean got expelled and the "one down eight to go" saying was going around the .
What state did Melba and her family almost move to before they found out the news that Melba volunteered to go to Little Rock?