1. Describe Cartotta's family (who they are, why they're significant to her, their importance
in her life, etc.)
2. Explain the metaphor of "The Playing Field"
3. Explain the differences of the African-American schools
versus the white schools. The
Age_shots.
4. Why was education important to Cartotta?
5. Explain the impact of Emmett Till's murder on Carlotta.
6. Explain the significance of Alexine telling Carlotta to stay seated on the bus.
7. Explain how Carlotta's family (immediate and extended) reacted to her decision to attend
Central.
8. How did Daisy Bates impact Carlotta? What was her important role?