Describe the role of Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in McKinstry’s life and in the larger Black community. Why was it so important to McKinstry, and what did its attack represent to McKinstry and her community?

The name “Carolyn” means “strong one” or “little champion.” Describe the implications of these meanings on McKinstry’s character. How does she embody these traits? Provide three examples of these traits in action.

Describe McKinstry’s relationship with her family. Who was she especially close to, and why? Which relationships are less explored in the text, and why?