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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 accompanied Governor Faubus to a conference with the President?
(a) Roy Wilkins.
(b) Jess Matthews.
(c) Virgil Blossom.
(d) Representative Brooks Hays.

2. Where was Melba instructed to go if anyone broke into their house?
(a) Neighbor's house.
(b) Ninth Street.
(c) Memphis Avenue.
(d) The church up the street.

3. What type of shoes did Melba wear to school?
(a) Saddle shoes.
(b) Boots.
(c) Sneakers.
(d) Sandals.

4. Who was invited to speak at the school's chapel?
(a) Thurgood Marshall.
(b) Governor Faubus.
(c) Melba.
(d) Ernie.

5. What idea did Melba become obsessed with in late January of the school year?
(a) Wearing grown up clothing.
(b) Beating up on Andy and his friends.
(c) Being dead.
(d) Leaving Central High School.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who accused Melba of making "mountains out of molehills"?

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

3. Who published Melba's article?

4. Who was Ike?

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

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