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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did the Pattillos usually sit at church?
(a) Left of center.
(b) Right of center.
(c) In the balcony.
(d) Second row.

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

3. What did Vince bring to Melba for their date?
(a) A box of chocolate.
(b) A handful of daisies.
(c) A single yellow rose.
(d) A dozen red roses.

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

5. Melba decided to "claim Saturday for her own" after her first week of school. What time did she rise?
(a) 8 a.m.
(b) 6 a.m.
(c) 10 a.m.
(d) 4 a.m.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was angered by false accusations that Governor Faubus made against the FBI?

2. What idea did Melba become obsessed with in late January of the school year?

3. What did Melba recite to herself to keep her focus?

4. Who told the mobs in Little Rock that they must cease and desist?

5. Who filed a civil suit against the NAACP in Arkansas?

(see the answer key)

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