The Lions of Little Rock Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

The term “episodic”, in relation to the novel’s structure, means what?

Each chapter focuses on the reactions of a group of characters to the same self-contained incident.

Each chapter tends to feel like it’s about an incident that’s fully integrated and/or connected with the overall narrative.

Each chapter focuses on a different character and his/her reactions to the same incidents.

Each chapter tends to feel like it’s about a self-contained incident rather than part of a longer narrative.

2.

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

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

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.

3.

Which character finds his / her voice at a particularly significant moment, and what is that moment?

Miss Winthrop, when she speaks up in support of the segregationists.

Red’s mother, when she speaks up in support of Marlee’s claims about him.

Liz, when she speaks up in support of Marlee’s right to attend a black school.

Mother, when she speaks up in support of Liz’s right to pass as white.

4.

Which character’s friendship with Marlee changes the least over the course of the narrative?

David.

Sally.

Liz.

Little Jimmy.

5.

In metaphoric terms, Red and his buddy throwing stones at the lions is parallel to what? (from Section 9, Chapters 45 - 49)

Red throwing racist insults at Marlee and/or Liz.

JT getting Marlee to do his homework for him.

Red throwing punches at Marlee and JT.

JT and Sally ridiculing Marlee for supporting the cause of segregation.

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