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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was supposed to be the first day of school for Melba in 1957?
(a) September 16.
(b) August 31.
(c) September 3.
(d) September 5.

2. In Melba's opinion, who looked like a caramel-colored James Darin?
(a) Johnny Mathis.
(b) Vince.
(c) Nat King Cole.
(d) Terrence.

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

4. What was Melba's grandmother's first name?
(a) Lois.
(b) Anette.
(c) India.
(d) Unknown.

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 the attorney that worked on Brown v. Board of Education and who also asked the Federal District Court on behalf of the NAACP to start integration in Little Rock immediately?

2. Melba's mother was a teacher. What did she teach?

3. What was the popular name of the 101st Airborne Division?

4. Who told Melba that she wasn't a quitter?

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

(see the answer key)

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