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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Chapters 1 - 12).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Liz and Marlee decide to do their project on?
(a) The history of school integration movements.
(b) The first mayor of Little Rock.
(c) The Quapaw Indians.
(d) The Cherokee Indians.

2. What does Marlee like about Mr. Harding on the first day of school?
(a) He is very silly.
(b) He calls on the girls as much as he calls on the boys in class.
(c) He reminds her of her father.
(d) He dresses well.

3. In Chapter 1, what does Marlee attempt to do that she fails at while at the pool?
(a) She tries to hold her breath underwater for 30 seconds.
(b) She tries to do a back flip from the pool's edge.
(c) She tries to jump off the high dive but is too afraid to go through with it.
(d) She tries to eat six hot dogs.

4. What is the name of the Nisbett's house maid?
(a) Angelique.
(b) Muireann.
(c) Betty Jean.
(d) Marva.

5. What does Liz bring to her and Marlee's last practice session before their presentation day?
(a) Two little turtles for racing.
(b) Cokes.
(c) Cookies.
(d) Hamburgers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Liz give to Marlee to help her with her presentation?

2. What animals do both Liz and Marlee like to listen to at the zoo?

3. What does David tell Marlee about college that he does not tell anyone else in the family?

4. What does Marlee's mother tell Marlee's father she is afraid that school integration will lead to?

5. What is Marlee's favorite subject?

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