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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who acted like a spy for Melba at school?
(a) Andy.
(b) Link.
(c) Mrs. Huckaby.
(d) Betty Sue.

2. Who was the first white person to call Melba "Miss Pattillo"?
(a) An NAACP official.
(b) A lawyer.
(c) A white reporter.
(d) A police officer.

3. In early October, what adult with Central High School protected Melba, Minnijean and Ernie from tormentors?
(a) Mrs. Pickwick.
(b) Mrs. Huckaby.
(c) Mr. Matthews.
(d) Basketball coach.

4. What did Grandma India hit to scare off the men shooting at them?
(a) Someone's hat.
(b) A metal trash can.
(c) A trash burner.
(d) A tire.

5. What was Minnijean accused of calling her attackers?
(a) White trash.
(b) Hillbillies.
(c) Scum.
(d) Criminals.

Short Answer Questions

1. By March, how was the hostility toward the remaining integrating students expressed most often?

2. Link called Melba with a warning about her first class the next day. What was the warning?

3. Who does Grandma describe as "smart like a fox"?

4. Who came looking for Melba at Central High with a red face and a frown?

5. Who did Melba's grandmother travel to Italy with during her lifetime?

(see the answer key)

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