1. What record albums did Melba play for romantic daydreaming?
(a) Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis, Jr.
(b) Richie Valens and Little Richard.
(c) Nat King Cole and Johnny Mathis.
(d) Elvis Presley and Sam Cooke.

2. Who was the governor of Arkansas at the time integration is first sought at Central High School?
(a) Francis Cherry.
(b) Orval Faubus.
(c) Winthrop Rockefeller.
(d) Bill Clinton.

3. After Judge Davis ordered school integration to continue, what day and time did Governor Faubus remove the National Guard from Central High School?
(a) Friday evening, 6:20 p.m.
(b) Monday at 7:10 a.m.
(c) Saturday at noon.
(d) Sunday at 3:15 p.m.

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

5. Approximately how many white students attended Central High during the year that Melba attended?
(a) 1700.
(b) 1825.
(c) 1675.
(d) 1950.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. What kind of car did Vince own?

3. What did Grandma India hit to scare off the men shooting at them?

4. Where was the Arkansas governor's retreat?

5. What did Melba hear when the 101st soldiers escorted the nine students inside Central High School?

(see the answer key)

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