The Lions of Little Rock Quiz

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For Marlee, Liz’s relationship to Curtis is similar to what other relationship, and why? (from Section 6, Chapters 28 - 33)

It’s similar to her own relationship with Curtis: Marlee is afraid that Liz will take him away from her.

It’s similar to Judy’s relationship with David: Marlee is afraid that the two of them are telling secrets about her.

It’s similar to Judy’s relationship with her boyfriend: Marlee is afraid that Liz, like Judy, will have less time for her.

It’s similar to her own relationship with JT: Marlee is afraid that Curtis, like JT, will end up falling in love with her.

What is the most likely reason that JT hints that he’ll take Marlee to the movies in Section 2? (from Section 2, Chapters 6 - 10)

He’s in love with Liz, and wants to use Marlee to get close to her.

He's bribing her to keep doing his homework.

He’s in love with Marlee, and wants to be her boyfriend.

He wants to make Liz jealous.

Marlee’s experiences with Sally and JT at the party in Section 7 can be seen as a vivid what, in terms of her experiences with Liz. (from Section 7, Chapters 34 – 38)

Parallel.

Contrast.

Disruption.

Threat.

Why is the reference in Section 2 to “two female lions [at the zoo] playing together” significant? (from Section 1, Chapters 1 – 5)

It metaphorically represents the relationship between Liz and Judy.

It metaphorically represents the relationship between Liz and Sally.

It metaphorically represents the relationship between Marlee and Sally.

It metaphorically represents the relationship between Liz and Marlee.

What is it about Marlee’s conversation with Little Jimmy on the church float that suggests, to both her and the reader, that there is more potential to their friendship than Marlee initially thought? (from Section 6, Chapters 28 - 33)

The fact that it takes place while they’re both riding on a whites-only float.

The fact that he writes in a journal the way Liz agreed to do.

The fact that the float that they’re riding on is based on a Bible verse that Marlee finds significant.

The fact that he tells her he is spreading rumors about her friendship with Liz.