Warriors Don't Cry
What were the officials discussing at the end of the school day?
How to get the kids out of the school. They though of giving one of the kids to the crowd and hanging one of them
Why did Mother Lois slap Melba?
She wanted her to listen and leave w/o her if she had to
What happened at the grocery store?
Patillo family was overcharged for rotten, old food and didn't have enough to pay for it. They were charged $22
What day was Melba born on?
Pearl Harbor Day, Dec. 7, 1941
Who sent the troops to the school?
President Eisenhower
How does Melba feel about integration after her interviews?
Pride to be a part of it
Who would Minnijean be staying with in New York?
Psychologist, Dr. Kenneth Clark
What type of flowers were in their flowerbed?
Purple and red 4 o'clocks
What do Melba and Grandma India do to not be recognized at the wrestling match?
Put makeup on
Where an when did Ernie graduate?
Quigley Stadium on May 27
Why did Melba say Cincinnati was the promised land?
She felt equal with white people
Why couldn't Minnijean come to Melba's birthday party?
She had a family event
Why was Melba's Christmas break not as relaxing?
She had a lot of integration meetings
How did Melba get away from the boy attacking her in CH.12?
She hit him in the crotch w/ her foot
What did Grandma tell Melba when Melba said she wanted to die?
She told her that's what the segregationists want, and that she couldn't face God's assignment for her
What is President Eisenhower referring to when he said "I will use the full power of the United States using whatever force necessary" (what does this foreshadow)?
The 101st
Who told Mother Luis what Melba needed to survive? What did she need?
The Janitor said he heard doctors saying Melba needed Epson Salts
What was the name of the professional women's sorority? What did they do on Christmas break?
The National Organization for Delta Sigma Theta, they hosted a Christmas Party in honor of the intergrationists
Who held a Christmas party for the integrationists?
The National Organization of Delta Sigma Theta, a professional women's sorority
Who is Gene Smith?
The assistant chief of the Little Rock Police Department
Why didn't Andy and his friends not attack Melba? What did Link say?
The bell rang Link said it was better to leave now and he'd help them get her later for sure
What did the boy do to Melba's eyes?
The boy dropped some kind of acid into her eyes
Where did Melba try to sneak out to when she wasn't allowed to leave the house?
The community center
What group did Minnijean want to be a part of?
The coral group in the Christmas program
When did Mrs. Healy die?
The day of Link's graduation
How was Mother Luis and Melba discriminated at the hospital?
The doctors wouldn't help Melba they ignored her
What did Minnijean want to try out for?
The glee club and the Christmas show
What was Mr. Henson an the bank calling them about?
The house and car payments
How did the Patillo's hide Link's car?
They covered it with a sheet
Why was a crowd gathered at the school?
They didn't want to integrate
What happened when Minnijean showed up for tryouts?
They had tricked her and changed the time
What did the girls in Ch.10 do to Melba?
They trapped her in a stall and threw flaming paper at her
Why didn't anyone but Vince show up at Melba's party?
They were at Ann's Christmas Party; they weren't friends with Melba anymore because they were afraid to go to her house; they didn't like that Melba was an integration person going to Central
What happened to the Black Reporters on the first day of school? Why?
They were beaten because people blamed them for distracting the crowd while the LR9 escaped
What was wrong with Papa Will and Mother Luis's relationship?
They were divorced
Why were the 101st at the school in Ch.10?
They were doing an experiment to see how the students would react w/o the 101st
Who were the men ringing the doorbell? What did they want?
They were men from the Office of the President of the United States, w/ a message from the Pres. to let Melba go back to school and she'll be protected
Who were Mutt and Jeff?
They were two men across the street from where Melba lived and they were spying on them
Why did no one show up to Melba's party?
They weren't friends with her anymore, they didn't like that she went to Central and where afraid to go to her house
What did the federal government decide to do in Ch. 11?
They wouldn't prosecute segregationist mob leaders
What did the girls do in the bathroom in Ch. 8?
They wrote a taunt on the mirror with lipstick
What toy did Conrad not want to give up?
Train
Where does the NAACP say to meet for school?
Twelfth and Park
Who is Charlie?
Uncle Charlie, Mother Lois's brother
Who does Grandma think the phone call is at the end of Ch. 4?
Vince
Who showed up for Melba's party? What did they give her?
Vince; tiny gold hoop earrings
What did Melba say on Thanksgiving that caused a lot of teasing for her?
"Integrated Turkey"
How many troops were sent to the school?
1,200
What were 3 of Melba's New Year's Resolutions?
1.) Pray daily 2.) Stay alive till May 28 3.) Help Grandma with work
What are the troops sent to the school called?
101st Airborne Division
What is Little Rocks Population?
107,300
What street does Melba live on?
1121 Cross St.
Where is the school located?
14th and 16th on Park
What type of car does Link own?
1949 Chevy
How many students attended early morning chapel?
250
What is Little Rock's black population?
30,000
What is Melba's home room number?
339
How many people were watching the graduation?
4,500
How many whites were graduating?
601
What did Papa get the family for Christmas? Where did he hide it?
A TV hidden on the front porch
Who was Derrick Noble?
A black president of the student body at Central
Who did Vince look like?
A caramel-colored James Darren
What was Melba's favorite Christmas gift?
A carved mahogany jewelry box
What happened to Melba after the pep rally?
A couple of football players tried to choke Melba and told her they were going to ruin her life
Who was Thurgood Marshall?
A famous lawyer, he was very confident and made Melba feel like she deserved to go to Central
What did Mrs. Healy wear?
A freshly starched, flowered cotton dress
What type of car does her mother drive?
A green Pontiac
What did Vince drive?
A new Chevy
Who was Judge Harry Lemley?
A segregationist judge of Hope, Arkansas that was asking for postponement of integration of public schools
Who was Nana Healy?
A servant to Link's family ever since she was little
What did someone throw at Melba on the stairs?
A stick of dynamite
What did Papa Will get the family for christmas
A tv that was hidden on the front porch
When were school officers elected?
April 24
Who is Daisy Bates?
Arkansas State president of the NAACP
Who is Central's archrival?
Baton Rouge
What did Grandma give Melba to help her get better from the flu?
Castor Oil
Who is Mrs. Huckaby?
Central High's vice-principle for girls
What is the name of the community center?
Dunbar Community Center
Who is the President?
Eisenhower
How do the white reporters treat Melba?
Equally
What did Link do for Melba when she was outside the 16th street entrance of Central?
He helped Melba escape by letting her drive away in his car
What did the caller say the end of Ch.4?
He threatened to "get" Melba at midnight
How did Link have inside information about the segregationists?
His father makes him go to the segregationist meeting with him
What school did Melba use to go to?
Horace Mann
Why does Melba say she owns the reporters a favor?
If it weren't for them the LR9's story would be buried in the back of the newspapers
Why was Melba ill?
She feared going back to school
Who helped Elizabeth escape the mob?
Grace Lorch and Dr. Lorch
Who is Mr. Claxton?
Grandma's friend, they were going to meet at the wrestling match
What did Melba sacrifice for Easter?
Grapette soda
How much money was given to the police on the first day of school? Why?
$140, to encourage them to do their jobs
What age was Melba turning in CH. 12?
(Sweet) 16
Why were 3 of Melba's New Years resolutions?
-Pray Daily -Help Grandma India with work -Stay alive till May 28
List some abusive things that happened to Melba her fist day of school
-Woman slapped her -Woman spit on her -Mob of mothers attacked her -Loads of taunting and name calling -Girls hit her w/ ball
What party did Melba's friends from Central go to?
Ann's Annual Christmas Party
Where did 1/2 the 101st go?
Back to Kentucky to Camp Robinson
What was the name of the Bishop mother spoke to about her job?
Bishop O.J. Sherman
What did Conrad become?
Captain of the Arkansas State troopers
Who is Julie?
Clancy's wife, she was a music teacher
What was the Patillo's thanksgiving tradition?
Clean out and give away all the toys and cloths they didn't need or use
Who is Clark? What does he say?
Conrad's friend, he said Melba had died
What does Eisenhower tell Faubus he needs to do?
Cooperate
Where did Melba drop Link's car off at?
Double Deck Ice Cream
Who is the governor?
Faubus
Who is Ronald Davies?
Federal judge
Why did the LR9 meet at Mrs. Bates?
For an "official" Thanksgiving
Who did Melba ride on the car with on the first real day of school?
Frank Smith
How did the LR9 escape the mob when leaving school?
Gene Smith helped them into the school basement, they got in two cars, and they drove away quickly through a side door
Who was Stan Opotowiski? What did he ask Melba to do?
He was part of the New York Post, he asked Melba to write for him
Why wasn't Melba's article totally true?
It made her day look like it was "okay"
Why was it bad that the newspapers were giving out personal things about the LR9?
It made it easier for kids at Central to taunt them
What do the NAACP call and say at the end of CH. 3
It's time to go to school
Why can't Melba go to the wrestling match?
It's too dangerous, she could be recognized
When would classes resume after Christmas break?
January 3rd
Who did Melba marry but then get divorced from?
John
What is the outcome of the hearing? Why?
Judge David's orders integration at Central, b/c Faubus sent those soldiers to the school to prevent (thwart) integration
What was Melba's daughter's name?
Kellie
Who is Mrs. Clyde?
Leader of the League of Central High Mothers (doesn't want integration)
Who saved Melba from the rapist?
Marissa, she hit the back of the man's head with a leather book bag
When was the day the court ruled the Brown vs. the Board of Education?
May 17, 1954
What day does school end?
May 29
What happened to Melba in Ch.2 when walking home from school?
Melba walked alone home when she should of been in a group. A man attacked her and tried to rape her.
What was happening at the beginning of Ch. 12?
Melba was turning 16
Who is Mrs. Floyd?
Melba's Neighbor
Who is Danny?
Melba's assigned soldier
Who is Sarge?
Melba's friendly driver w/ a southern accent
Who is Clancy?
Melba's great-uncle; was an Episcopalian Priest
Why was Melba already very well educated?
Melba's mother is an English Teacher
Who is Mrs. Pickwick? How is she different from others?
Melba's shorthand teacher, she is kind, she doesn't allow insults w/o reprimand (stern) and she cares about Melba
Who did Melba invite to her birthday party?
Minnijean and her friends from Horace Mann
Who did Melba invite to her birthday party?
Minnijean and her old friends from Horace Mann
What happened to the boys at lunch in Ch. 12? After this happened, what happened to Minnijean?
Minnijean spilled chili all over the boys heads; she was suspended
What is Grandma's shotgun called?
Mr. Higgenbottom
What was the grocer's name?
Mr. Waylan
Who was watching Melba's house across the street?
Mutt and Jeff
What school did Minnijean got a scholarship to?
New Lincoln in New York
What was Melba's job?
News reporter
Who was Jorumn Rickets?
Norwegian reporter who set up the meeting with Ernie, Minnijean, Melba and the segregationist student leaders
What does the NAACP say to do on Tuesday?
Not to attend school b/c of the riots
What were the soldiers instructed to do?
Not to get into any verbal or physical battles with the students
What did Melba want to wear to church on Easter?
Nylon stockings and heels
When and how did Grandma India die?
October 24, of leukemia
Where was Mother offered a job?
Oklahoma
Who was the president of the Citizens Council? What did he do?
Reverend Westley Prudent, he issued a protest against the LR9 by telling students not the attend school
What award did Melba receive in Chicago?
Robert S. Abbot Award
How were the LR9 treated when the entered the courthouse?
Rudely, people Sao they stank
What did Sammy Dean Parker say about the LR9?
Said they didn't want to go to school and the NAACP were paying for them to go
What did Grandma tell Melba to do when people were taunting here?
Say "Thank you"
What are the troops at the school's nickname?
Screaming Eagles
When was school supposed to start?
Sept. 1957
When and where was the family's last picnic of the summer?
Sept. 2, Labor Day, at Auntie Mae's house
Why did Melba only invite certain people to her party?
She didn't want to feel like an integration person on her birthday
What did Melba have to do to get away from the mob at the school?
She drove the car away as fast as possible
What happened to Mother Luis's job?
She lost her job and the only way she could get it back was to take Melba out of Central
Why did Grandma India tell Melba to stop crying?
She said Gods warriors don't cry because they trust that he's always by their side
How did Melba get picked to go to Central? Why did she get in trouble b/c of this?
She signed a paper and didn't tell her family about it (they are mad b/c they are worried about her)
Why did Melba lie to her friends about what happened at the school?
She wanted to make her day not seem as bad
Why does Melba watch her mother drive?
She wants to get her drivers license when she turns 16
What was wrong with Melba when she was born?
She was born with an injured scalp
What happened to Minnijean at lunch?
She was corned by a group of boys, and then she accidentally spilled Chili on them
What happened to Minnijean at lunch in Ch. 12?
She was cornered by a group of boys. They were taunting, tripping, and kicking her.
What did the doctor say about Nana Healy?
She was dying
What classes was Melba struggling with, that used to be easy for her?
She was struggling with English, shorthand, and typing
What happened after Melba spilled chili on the boys?
She was suspended
What happened to Elizabeth at the school?
She was trying to get in, but the soldiers were blocking her way
What did the optometrist tell Melba?
She would need glasses
What did mother do to get her job back?
She wrote an article about how she had lost her job (Came out May 7)
Why did they ignore Thelma's heart problem in the courthouse?
So they wouldn't bring attention to it, and get her into trouble
What did governor Faubus send to the school?
Soldiers
What award did Melba receive in Cleveland?
Spingarn Medal
Who is Ted Posten?
Stan Opotowiski's co-worker
When Melba was four, what was the first act of segregation against her?
The man at the merry-go-round wouldn't let her ride Prancer
What did the news reporter ask Melba to do on her first day home from school? What happens after that?
The news reporter asked Melba to write an article about her first day of school, later on it makes it to the front page
Who is Jess Matthews?
The principle
How does Melba describe the school? How does that add to her fear?
The school has an eerie, ominous feeling, like it will swallow her whole. This adds to Melba's fear of how the school will treat her.
Who is Virgil Blossom?
The school superintendent
Who was Melba asked to speak for?
The students who attended early morning chapel
What did Melba tell Grandma and Mother so she could go meet Link at the bridge?
Thelma was having a big emergency
What were the rules for punishment?
There has to be an adult witness
How are the integration students similar?
They all have strict parents (most are teachers), they're hardworking, religious, studious, and have an unstable life
Why do the mob of mothers attack Melba?
They are angry their kids are going to school w/ blacks
What did Vince give Melba for her birthday?
Tiny gold hoop earrings
What does Vince ask Melba before church?
To be his girlfriend
Why do the Governor and The LR9 go to Court?
To discuss Central High
Why does Grandma keep watch?
To guard the family
What was Minnijean said to have done that got her expelled?
To have called a boy "white trash" and to have thrown a purse at a girl
What did Grandma arrange for Melba and her to do daily?
To pray w/ her, play games, read novels, talk about their troubles and work on projects