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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who told Melba to "make this day the best you can" on the day the 101st took her to school?
(a) Mrs. Bates.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her grandmother.
(d) Her minister.

2. Where was Judge Davies from?
(a) Kansas City, Missouri.
(b) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
(c) Little Rock, Arkansas.
(d) Fargo, North Dakota.

3. What two students are chosen to testify in federal court in the school integration case?
(a) Thelma and Melba.
(b) Terrence and Carlotta.
(c) Jefferson and Millijean.
(d) Ernest and Elizabeth.

4. What book did Melba's English teacher assign for a book report?
(a) The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
(b) Lord Jim.
(c) Little Black Sambo.
(d) Tarzan.

5. Who told Melba that she wasn't a quitter?
(a) Her brother.
(b) Her grandmother.
(c) Thurgood Marshall.
(d) Mrs. Bates.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to the Sunday newspaper, whose parents stayed up late discussing whether to allow their child to attend Central before deciding to leave the decision up to their child?

3. Who was invited to speak at the school's chapel?

4. Who was the Monopoly champ in the Pattillo household?

5. After the fire drill, who escorted Melba, Carlotta and Thelma to the restroom and cafeteria?

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