The Lions of Little Rock
Kristin Levine
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Chapters 16-20
(p.76-102)
The Lions of Little Rock
Kristin Levine
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Questions: Read each of the questions below. Answer each question in complete sentences
with correct grammar and spelling to the best of your ability. Make sure that you support your
answers with evidence from the novel.
1. Why does Marlee go to the Baptist church?
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2. Answer BOTH questions:
a. What type of figurative language is used in the sentence, "you're walking on eggshells"?
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b. What does this commonly used phrase mean?
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3. What does Mother reveal during dinner in chapter 18?
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4. Answer BOTH questions:
a. What figurative language is used in the sentence, "I would take the high road"? (p.87)
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b. What does this commonly used phrase mean?
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5. An analogy is a comparison of two things or two ideas. Similes and metaphors are two
kinds of analogies. Though similes are short and usually confined to one sentence, some
analogies are extended, meaning they can stretch into many sentences, or even paragraphs.
In this chapter, the story of Pretty Boy serves as an analogy. Explain Daddy's analogy using
Pretty Boy on page 88. What is Daddy trying to say?
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6. Answer BOTH questions:
a. What type of figurative language is "birds of a feather flock together"? (p.92)
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b. What does this common saying mean?
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7. What does Marlee realize for the first time on page 93?
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8. How is Liz treated now that the truth is out?
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9. What plans do Liz and Marlee make so that they can remain friends?
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10. Answer BOTH questions:
a. How does the reading of Peter and the Golden Rule affect Marlee?
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b. What might the author be foreshadowing with the inclusion of this Bible verse? (predict)
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11. Briefly summarize the events of chapters 1-5. Your summary should be between 5 and 10
sentences long.
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The Lions of Little Rock
Kristin Levine
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12. There are several similes in these chapters. Conduct a simile scavenger hunt and copy down
FIVE similes and the page number where you found it.
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Choose ONE of the following activities. Complete your chosen activity ON YOUR OWN
PAPER and attach to this worksheet.
Prompt #1: Do you believe that sending Judy to Granny's house so she can attend school is the
right decision? Write a persuasive paragraph from Marlee's point of view and take a position on
this question. Your paragraph should include the following:
• A strong topic sentence where you take a clear position on the question
• 3-5 sentences which support your position. Include relevant reasons, examples, and
evidence to support your claim.
• A concluding sentences that restates your position in different words than your topic
sentence.
Prompt #2: How do you think Liz feels about the situation at her old and new schools? Write a
diary entry from the point of view of Liz and include the following:
• A reflection about how Liz felt with Sally's mother discovered her secret
• A description of how Liz is being treated at Dunbar Middle School
• A list of things Liz hopes for the future