The Lions of Little Rock Quiz

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

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

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

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

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

What is the most likely reason that Pastor George agrees to help Marlee in Section 4? (from Section 3, Chapters 11 - 15)

Because he is Liz’s father, he believes that Marlee’s friendship is good for both of them.

Because he knows Marlee’s Dad is pro-integration, he believes that Marlee’s motives for finding Liz are good.

Because he knows Marlee’s Dad is anti-integration, he believes that the friendship between Marlee and Liz will change his mind.

Because he knows Marlee’s Mother is anti-integration, he believes that the friendship between Marlee and Liz will change her mind.

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 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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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 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.

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