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 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.

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

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 Marlee.

It metaphorically represents the relationship between Liz and Sally.

It metaphorically represents the relationship between Marlee and Sally.

What does the term "coming of age" refer to?

A character moving from adulthood into childhood.

A character having a birthday.

A character moving from childhood into adulthood.

A character becoming old enough to vote.

What is the significance of Marlee hearing the lions roar as she completes her dive in Section 11? (from Section 9, Chapters 45 - 49)

Throughout the book, the lions have been associated with courage, of the sort that Marlee has shown in making the dive.

Throughout the book, the lions have been associated with anger, of the sort that Marlee is conquering by making the dive.

Throughout the book, the lions have been associated with fear, of the sort that Marlee is defeating by making the dive.

Throughout the book, the lions have been associated with friendship, of the sort that Marlee is celebrating by making the dive.

Why does Marlee make notes about what she’s going to stay when she calls Dad about Curtis in Section 5? (from Section 5, Chapters 24 - 27)

She is frightened of her Dad’s disapproval if she makes a mistake.

She is less frightened of speaking if she doesn’t have to think of what to say.

She is frightened of forgetting something.

She wants to make sure she gets everything right.