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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Melba worried would be swept under the carpet for her "grandchildren to retrieve"?
(a) An end to racism.
(b) Her social life.
(c) School integration.
(d) Her chance for a career.

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

3. Who was Nana Healey?
(a) The cook at Link's house.
(b) A woman at church.
(c) Link's nanny.
(d) One of the cafeteria workers.

4. What did Melba call the bad boys who copied their hairstyle from James Dean and Elvis?
(a) Greasers.
(b) Hoodlum.
(c) Thugs.
(d) Sideburners.

5. What college did Melba attend in 1962?
(a) Stanford University.
(b) Columbia University.
(c) San Francisco State University.
(d) University of Arkansas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Minnijean accused of calling her attackers?

2. Who did Melba's grandmother travel to Italy with during her lifetime?

3. According the newspaper, what was the cost to taxpayers for federal troops to maintain order at Central High School?

4. In early October, what adult with Central High School protected Melba, Minnijean and Ernie from tormentors?

5. Where was Melba's mother offered a teaching job?

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