Where was the meeting with the parents held?
Superintendent Blossom's office
What did everyone think the meeting was going to be about?
School officials providing a plan to stop the abuse from segregationists
What did Blossom talk about for 30 minutes?
Do not respond to their attackers in order to maintain peace
What did the superintendent do when Mother Lois asked about protection for the children?
He ignored her
Why was Melba angry at the meeting?
No one stood up for her mother
What did the nine do to avoid the segregationists?
They entered a different door
What was happening to whites that were for segregation?
They were getting threatening phone calls and they were pressured to help get the blacks out of the school
What was the most frightening of events at school for Melba?
Pep rallies and assemblies
What did Melba refer the auditorium to?
A torture chamber
What did Melba do when the boy thrusted a knife at her in the auditorium?
She bite his wrist
What did the teacher do when she was told Melba was threatened with a knife?
She said to sit down and she walked out of the room.
What did Melba do the second time the boy threatened her with the knife?
Bit his forearm
Who is Bruce Bennett
State Attorney General
What was happening to Mrs. Bates newspaper?
It was being strangled economically
What did the article "Alderman orders arrest of NAACP officials" talk about?
It talks about how the NAACP has been an illegal organization for seven years, but has been registered recently. Mr. Bennett has filed a lawsuit saying that he needs the names, records, addresses, and phone numbers of all the people that gave them money when the NAACP was illegal.
What is the Tiger Directory?
The school phone book for Central with names, addresses, and phone numbers in it.
Why didn't they want the nine's names in the phonebook?
Because their lives would be in jeopardy
Where were the 101st staying?
Camp Robinson
What did Melba call the Arkansas National Guard?
Arkansas National slobs
What would the Arkansas National Guards say of they got them alone?
Threats
What magazines were Melba and Minnijean in?
Life, Look, and the New York Times
If any of the nine appeared on magazines or TV what would happen the next day?
Violence would increase
What was Central High Mothers League trying to do with Minnijean?
Trying to keep her from performing in the talent show
What kind of attitude did Ernie have?
A positive attitude all the time
Who was concerned about Minnijean preforming in the talent show?
Thelma and Melba
Who is General Edwin Walker?
Head of the Arkansas Military District
Who is now taking full responsibility of the nine?
The Arkansas National Guard
How many Arkansas National Guard will there be?
225
What holiday was coming up?
Thanksgiving
What was Melba's family tradition for Thanksgiving?
To go through toys and clothes that they didn't need or use and give them to the poor
What did Conrad think of Melba going to central?
That she liked suffering and doing without
What did Melba giveaway to the poor?
Her favorite blouse and pair of shoes
What did US officials say about the mob leaders?
That they wouldn't prosecute against them
Why were Minnijean and Melba talking about how scared the were when they were going to school?
Because harassment was getting worse and the saw less guards each day
There were rumors about the _____ being at the school all over the place.
FBI
Who were cleared of all charges for rioting Melba's first days at Central?
Six men
What did Mrs. Huckaby say to Minnijean when she was signing up for tryouts?
That they had already passed (which they didn't) and they couldn't violate rules for her
What did white students tell the reporters in the article?
That they made groups dedicated to making trouble for the nine when the troops left
Where was Melba going to speak?
At Central High's early morning chapel service
How many students was Melba going to speak in front?
250
What advice did mother and grandmother give Melba?
To never look a single number in the eye and calm down
What did Grandma say Melba was?
God's instrument speaking for him
What did the two people ask Melba after she spoke?
Why she had a northern accent and used such correct English
What type of English does Melba speak in her house?
King's English
What game was grandma really good at?
Monopoly
What did Mrs. Bates call and say?
That they were going to have a Thanksgiving dinner, before actual Thanksgiving, held at her house and there would be a news conference
What did Melba say about the turkey?
It was an integrated turkey
Who came to the school the day before Thanksgiving break?
Danny
What advice to Danny give Melba?
Don't bend over to pick up any books or walk in dark corners
When did the 101st leave?
The day before Thanksgiving
What were the names of the nice 101st soldiers?
Danny, Jody, Marty, Mex, and Goggles
What did the article, "Mothers League head protest negro's part in talent program" talk about?
It talked about the mothers league protesting against the Negro girl's participation in the talent show
What happened to Pres. Eisenhower?
He had a slight stroke
What did Melba and her mother son Pres. Eisenhower?
A telegram
