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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 were the girls doing in Melba's first gym class?
(a) Tumbling.
(b) Volleyball.
(c) Calisthenics.
(d) Basketball.

2. Who was the Monopoly champ in the Pattillo household?
(a) Grandma.
(b) Conrad.
(c) Melba.
(d) The mother.

3. 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?
(a) Ernie.
(b) Terrence (Terry).
(c) Elizabeth.
(d) Carlotta.

4. Who replaced Judge Davies in the Little Rock integration case?
(a) Judge Harper.
(b) Judge Bush.
(c) Judge Crowley.
(d) Judge Albert.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who were the federalized soldiers that inadequately protected the nine children?

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

3. What location at Central High School was like a peaceful island to Melba?

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

5. At Christmas, how many integration lawsuits were pending in Arkansas?

(see the answer key)

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