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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Melba's mother was a teacher. What did she teach?
(a) 7th grade English.
(b) College science.
(c) 11th grade social studies.
(d) Elementary school math.

2. What does "amicus curiae" mean in "Warriors Don't Cry"?
(a) Witness.
(b) Court opposition.
(c) Friend of the court.
(d) Defense or Prosecution.

3. What color was the hair of the Arkansas NAACP attorney?
(a) Black.
(b) Brown.
(c) Auburn.
(d) Gray.

4. According to the author what were most girls listening to in 1957?
(a) "Chantilly Lace" by the Big Boppers.
(b) "All Shook Up" by Elvis Presley.
(c) "Peggy Sue" by Buddy Holly.
(d) "Donna" by Richie Valens.

5. What type of shoes did Melba wear to school?
(a) Boots.
(b) Sandals.
(c) Sneakers.
(d) Saddle shoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Melba worried would be swept under the carpet for her "grandchildren to retrieve"?

2. Where were the wrestling matches held that Melba and her grandmother attended?

3. How many double-dates had Melba and Vince enjoyed with Grandma and Mr. Claxton at the wrestling matches?

4. Which of Melba's classes did she describe as a zoo?

5. In 1954, what was the population of Little Rock and of that number, how many were African American?

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