Row 1
What does the author mainly notice about the uniformed soldiers in the first paragraph of the excerpt?
Their clean, shiny shoes
This excerpt is written in the______ tense, from a_______ point of view.
past; first person
What did integration of schools mean during the civil rights movement?
all students regardless of race can attend the same school and receive the same quality education
Which of the following selections best explains the author’s feelings in the following passage?
We were already a half hour late for school when we heard the order “Move out” and the leader motioned us to get into the station wagon. As we collected ourselves and walked toward the caravan, many of the adults were crying openly. When I turned to wave to Mother Lois, I saw tears streaming down her cheeks. I couldn’t go back to comfort her.
Sarge, our driver, was friendly and pleasant. He had a Southern accent, different from ours, different even from the one Arkansas whites had. We rolled away from the curb lined with people waving at us. Mama looked even more distraught. I remembered I hadn’t kissed her good-bye.
She is upset about leaving her mother.
a long knife at the end of a rifle used as a battle weapon; a sharp pointed weapon
bayonet
Who did the governor order to keep the peace at Central High? they were asked to stand on guard outside of Central High
Nation Guard - soilders
Where does this story take place?
Little Rock, Arkansas
I felt proud and sad at the same time. Proud that I lived in a country that would go this far to bring justice to a Little Rock girl like me, but sad that they had to go to such great lengths. Yes, this is the United States, I thought to myself. There is a reason that I salute the flag. If these guys just go with us this first time, everything’s going to be okay.
She feels as though her country has gone to great lengths to bring her justice.
extremely upset and not thinking clearly.
distraught
What year did Melba attend Central High?
1957
Which of the following best identifies the comparison the author uses to describe the crowd?
She compares the crowd to people just before a funeral.
unexpected, strange, or mysterious
eerie
the act of
incorporating people as equals into society, especially individuals of a different racial group
integration
Which of the following inferences about the morning of September 25 is best supported by the text?
The students did not show fear or worry the way the adults did.
very large or impressive in size; dignified or stately
imposing