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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 headed the Arkansas National Guard unit at Central High School?
(a) Colonel Carson.
(b) Sergeant Thomas.
(c) Admiral Daniels.
(d) General Clinger.

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

3. Who said to Melba, "anger brings defeat"?
(a) Mrs. Btes.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Mrs. Huckaby.
(d) Grandma.

4. Who was the Arkansas president of the NAACP in 1957?
(a) Ed Claxton.
(b) Marjorie Williams.
(c) Daisy Bates.
(d) Wiley Branton.

5. What was the popular name of the 101st Airborne Division?
(a) Screaming Eagles.
(b) Fearless Hawks.
(c) Fighting Squadron.
(d) Flying Tigers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Melba's grandma using jelly beans for?

2. Where was Judge Davies from?

3. After the unsuccessful meeting with the school superintendent, what door did the students take to enter Central High School?

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

5. What was Melba's class after gym class?

(see the answer key)

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