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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What record albums did Melba play for romantic daydreaming?
(a) Richie Valens and Little Richard.
(b) Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis, Jr.
(c) Elvis Presley and Sam Cooke.
(d) Nat King Cole and Johnny Mathis.

2. Who was the first white person to call Melba "Miss Pattillo"?
(a) A lawyer.
(b) A police officer.
(c) A white reporter.
(d) An NAACP official.

3. According the newspaper, what was the cost to taxpayers for federal troops to maintain order at Central High School?
(a) $3.4 million.
(b) $2.5 million.
(c) $3.8 million.
(d) $1.2 million.

4. What was Melba stabbed in the back with?
(a) A pencil.
(b) A wrought iron flag pole.
(c) A knife.
(d) A sharp stick.

5. Who was the soldier assigned to Melba?
(a) Jerry.
(b) Danny.
(c) Andy.
(d) Cooper.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose eyes were hidden by dark glasses, which were probably hiding the fear she felt on the first day at Central High School?

2. Where was the Arkansas governor's retreat?

3. What idea did Melba become obsessed with in late January of the school year?

4. What was Minnijean accused of calling her attackers?

5. Who said, "Are you under lock and key the way I am"?

(see the answer key)

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