10 Questions
What was the event that occurred in 1962 at Ole Miss?
A war between the state of Mississippi and the United States of America.
What was the reaction of the narrator's parents when they were watching the television?
Their eyes were glued to the television.
Why did the narrator say they would never go to a place like the University of Mississippi?
Because they saw some real mean and unwelcoming faces on the television.
When did the small battle occur in Oxford, Mississippi?
On the night of September 30th, 1962 into the morning of October 1st, 1962.
What was the significance of James Meredith's registration in October 1962?
It was a tough and difficult process, and it reached the President's desk.
What was the narrator's initial reaction when they saw the faces on the television during the integration of the University of Mississippi in 1962?
The narrator thought the faces were mean and unwelcoming.
What event took place on the night of September 30th, 1962, into the morning of October 1st, 1962, in Oxford, Mississippi?
A small battle occurred on the campus of the University and in the city.
Why was James Meredith's registration in October 1962 considered a tough thing?
James Meredith's registration was difficult because people died in the fight to integrate him into the University of Mississippi.
What level of authority did the issue of James Meredith's registration reach?
The issue reached the President's desk, requiring the intervention of the President of the United States.
What was the narrator's opinion about going to a place like the University of Mississippi?
The narrator said they would never go to a place like that, referring to the unwelcoming and hostile environment during the integration.
Test your knowledge of the events surrounding the integration of the University of Mississippi in 196
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