The Lions of Little Rock Quiz

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What is the first clue for Marlee that something is wrong on the visit to Betty Jean’s home in Section 10? (from Section 10, Chapters 50 – 53)

The sound of a brick being thrown through a window.

The repeated appearance of Red’s car.

The arrival of a mysterious, unidentified package.

The discovery of a threatening letter written to Pastor George.

Which character’s actions in Section 8 most closely match Marlee’s transformation up to this point, and why? (from Section 8, Chapters 39 - 44)

Liz, because she’s both discovering and acting on the need to speak up.

Betty Jean, because she’s both discovering and acting on the need to keep silent.

Red, because he’s both discovering and acting on the need to respect both races.

Mother, because she’s both discovering and standing up for what she believes in.

What is the significance of Marlee hearing the lions roar as she completes her dive in Section 11? (from Section 9, Chapters 45 - 49)

Throughout the book, the lions have been associated with courage, of the sort that Marlee has shown in making the dive.

Throughout the book, the lions have been associated with anger, of the sort that Marlee is conquering by making the dive.

Throughout the book, the lions have been associated with friendship, of the sort that Marlee is celebrating by making the dive.

Throughout the book, the lions have been associated with fear, of the sort that Marlee is defeating by making the dive.

What is it about Marlee’s conversation with Little Jimmy on the church float that suggests, to both her and the reader, that there is more potential to their friendship than Marlee initially thought? (from Section 6, Chapters 28 - 33)

The fact that it takes place while they’re both riding on a whites-only float.

The fact that the float that they’re riding on is based on a Bible verse that Marlee finds significant.

The fact that he tells her he is spreading rumors about her friendship with Liz.

The fact that he writes in a journal the way Liz agreed to do.

Which event in Section 9 is the symbolic equivalent of the black feather? (from Section 9, Chapters 45 - 49)

Marlee’s use of the letter opener in the trunk, which shows Marlee’s cleverness.

The roaring of the lions, which gives Marlee courage.

Marlee’s escape from the house in the rain, which illustrates her courage.

The arrival of David, which shows that there is always hope.