Questions and Answers
What significant event occurs on December 7th, 1941, related to Melba?
Melba is born.
What is the name of the case discussed in Chapter 2?
Brown Vs. Board Of Education
Who are Melba's close friends mentioned in Chapter 3?
Thelma, Minnijean, Carlotta, and Gloria
What happens to Melba on her first day at Central High?
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Who had a meeting with Thurgood Marshall about integration?
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Melba's group felt safe when they entered Central High.
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The chapter ends with Melba realizing that integration is a _______ lot bigger than she had ever dreamed.
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What did Melba find out about her protection in school in Chapter 8?
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What momentous historical event is mentioned in Chapter 1?
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Study Notes
Chapter 1
- Melba, the main character, is born on December 7th, 1941.
- Faced complications during birth but made a full recovery.
- Experienced segregation at the age of five.
Chapter 2
- Media discusses the Brown vs. Board of Education case headed to the Supreme Court.
- Melba is attacked by a racist man while walking home; she manages to escape.
- Family visits Cincinnati, where they experience less racism compared to Little Rock.
- Melba expresses a desire not to return to Little Rock.
Chapter 3
- Melba feels overwhelmed with new social activities centered around her friends: Thelma, Minnijean, Carlotta, and Gloria.
- A family picnic marks the end of summer before attending Central High.
- An unsettling phone call raises Melba's anxiety about starting school.
Chapter 4
- Melba is fearful on her first visit to Central High as she witnesses hostile crowds.
- Elizabeth's failed attempt to enter the school highlights ongoing tensions.
- Police and soldiers are present to manage the volatile situation.
- Melba's mother and grandmother provide protection at home.
Chapter 5
- Press calls for compliance with the Supreme Court ruling regarding school integration.
- Melba expresses disappointment over missing wrestling matches with her grandmother.
- Thurgood Marshall encourages perseverance in pursuing education.
- The chapter closes with Melba feeling hopeful and praying to God for guidance.
Chapter 6
- Melba and her group arrive at court and navigate through a crowded elevator.
- Witnesses include Thurgood Marshall, who stresses the ongoing impact of segregation.
- Melba finds out she'll attend Central High starting Monday, building anticipation.
Chapter 7
- Newspaper headline reads "Integration Halted Again", signaling ongoing challenges.
- Racial slurs are directed at Melba by peers on her first day.
- Interactions with Mrs. Huckaby and other staff showcase her struggle for acceptance.
- The chapter ends with a mob forming outside Central High, reflecting rising tensions.
Chapter 8
- Melba and her grandmother listen to President Eisenhower's statements regarding segregation.
- The atmosphere in Little Rock becomes eerily quiet amid the turmoil.
- Arrival at school is chaotic, with Melba feeling mixed emotions of pride and sadness.
- She receives a bodyguard for protection during school, highlighting the dangers she faces.
Chapter 9
- Melba adapts to military protection as part of her routine at Central High.
- Danny, her bodyguard, reassures her that his role is to keep her safe.
- An unusual lack of students on a Friday raises Melba's suspicions.
- Escapes a dangerous situation with dynamite, emphasizing the constant threat she faces.
- Melba realizes that integration poses larger challenges than anticipated, leading to an exhausting experience.
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Description
Dive into the early chapters of 'Warriors Don't Cry' and explore the life of Melba Pattillo Beals as she navigates the complexities of segregation and courage in 1950s America. From her traumatic birth to her first day at Central High, witness her struggles and triumphs. This quiz covers Chapters 1 to 4, highlighting key events that shaped her journey.
