1. According to the author what were most girls listening to in 1957?
(a) "Peggy Sue" by Buddy Holly.
(b) "Donna" by Richie Valens.
(c) "All Shook Up" by Elvis Presley.
(d) "Chantilly Lace" by the Big Boppers.

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

3. What was Grandma India's favorite hymn?
(a) "On the Battlefield for my Lord."
(b) "Sing of Justice, Sing of Peace."
(c) "Precious Lord, Take My Hand."
(d) "Amazing Grace."

4. Melba's mother was a teacher. What did she teach?
(a) College science.
(b) 11th grade social studies.
(c) 7th grade English.
(d) Elementary school math.

5. Who was the other member of the Little Rock Nine who shared Melba's enjoyment of singing?
(a) Thelma.
(b) Minnijean.
(c) Elizabeth.
(d) Carolotta.

Short Answer Questions

1. Melba had a secret copy of a magazine that she read after she and her mother returned home from unsuccessfully being admitted to Central High School. What was it?

2. Where was Melba instructed to go if anyone broke into their house?

3. Approximately how many white students attended Central High during the year that Melba attended?

4. In Melba's opinion, who looked like a caramel-colored James Darin?

5. Who was the governor of Arkansas at the time integration is first sought at Central High School?

(see the answer key)

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