The Lions of Little Rock Quiz

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What is the most likely reason that Marlee is so happy at the end of Section 9? (from Section 9, Chapters 45 - 49)

She’s faced her fears and prevented Red and his buddy from hurting the lions.

She’s faced her fears and has found proof of Red’s potential violence.

She’s dry, warm, and her parents have forgiven her for disobeying them.

She’s safe at home, Liz is okay, and Red has given up on his plan to use the dynamite.

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 fear, of the sort that Marlee is defeating 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 anger, of the sort that Marlee is conquering by making the dive.

For Marlee, Liz’s relationship to Curtis is similar to what other relationship, and why? (from Section 6, Chapters 28 - 33)

It’s similar to Judy’s relationship with David: Marlee is afraid that the two of them are telling secrets about her.

It’s similar to Judy’s relationship with her boyfriend: Marlee is afraid that Liz, like Judy, will have less time for her.

It’s similar to her own relationship with Curtis: Marlee is afraid that Liz will take him away from her.

It’s similar to her own relationship with JT: Marlee is afraid that Curtis, like JT, will end up falling in love with her.

The terms “colored” and “Negro” might be replaced with which terms in contemporary conversation?

Indigenous.

Indian.

Native American.

African-American.

What is the most likely metaphoric meaning associated with Marlee cutting her finger after riding the horse? (from Section 3, Chapters 11 - 15)

That taking risks like riding the horse can sometimes have painful consequences.

That taking risks like riding the horse is careless and dangerous.

That believing in the power of the black feather is foolish and potentially harmful.

That believing in the power of the black feather bestows power that’s worth potential pain.