12 Questions
What happened to the lone colored man who tried to vote in the county election?
He was chased out of the courthouse and beaten by a mob.
Why did the neighborhood folks boycott the city buses?
As a protest against discriminatory seating policies.
What signaled the end of the workday at the Barton Bottler's factory?
The Barton Bottler's whistle.
Why did Mrs. Culpepper have a table set up in front of her house?
To sell lemonade to the thirsty people.
What did Denise need sixty more cents for?
To purchase a bell for her bike.
How did most people respond when passing by Denise's lemonade stand?
They stopped and bought lemonade.
What did Russell tease Denise about at the lemonade stand?
The quality of the sugar used in the lemonade
Why did Denise mention that the sugar was from Eastlake grocery?
To indicate that it had better quality products
What significant event in Alabama is mentioned in relation to racial segregation?
A boycott of the bus company in Montgomery
Why did people in Montgomery boycott the buses?
To support Rosa Parks' protest against segregation
What effect did the bus boycott have in Montgomery?
It allowed people of any color to sit wherever they liked on the buses
Why does the text suggest that changes might take longer in towns like Burtonville?
Because Burtonville was geographically isolated from other cities
Test your knowledge of the story teaser set in 1957 involving Russell, Denise, lemonade, and a grocery store. See how well you remember the details and interactions between the characters.
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