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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 did Melba's grandmother say was the mark of a disciplined individual?
(a) Polished shoes.
(b) Good posture.
(c) A lean physique.
(d) Pressed clothing.

2. Who did Melba compared to "cats in sunlight"?
(a) Arkansas National Guard.
(b) Little Rock police.
(c) Central High School staff.
(d) White segregationists.

3. Who did Melba vow to forever remember in her prayers?
(a) Jesse Matthews.
(b) Her guide.
(c) Mrs. Huckaby.
(d) Gene Smith.

4. Why said, "You hit back every day you get through"?
(a) Mrs. Bates.
(b) Melba's mother.
(c) Grandma.
(d) Mrs. Huckaby.

5. What kind of car did Vince own?
(a) Silver Cadillac.
(b) Red and white Chevy.
(c) Black Chrysler.
(d) Green Oldsmobile.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was kicked so hard that sitting down for two days was almost impossible?

2. How many New Year's Resolutions did Melba make?

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

4. What group of government officials was pressing for the removal of the 101st from Central High School?

5. After Judge Davis ordered school integration to continue, what day and time did Governor Faubus remove the National Guard from Central High School?

(see the answer key)

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