"Fire from the Rock" Quiz
African American teenager Sylvia Patterson faces racism and integration when she is chosen to be one of the first black students at an all-white high school in Arkansas.
historical fiction | 231 pages | Published in 2007
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Essay questions
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- How does Sylvia Patterson's background and family influence her motivations and decisions throughout the novel?
- In what ways does the setting of 1950s America contribute to the challenges and conflicts faced by the characters in the story?
- Discuss the significance of the title 'Fire from the Rock' and how it relates to the themes and events in the novel.
- What role does race and racial tension play in shaping the experiences of the characters in the book?
- Examine the character development of Sylvia Patterson throughout the novel, including the internal and external conflicts she faces.
- How does the historical context of the integration of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas impact the events and characters in the story?
- Discuss the relationships between Sylvia and the other characters in the novel, and how these relationships evolve over the course of the story.
