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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1954, what was the population of Little Rock and of that number, how many were African American?
(a) 105,800. Of that number, about 40,000 are African Americans.
(b) 107,300. Of that number, about 30,000 are African Americans.
(c) 102,400. Of that number, about 25,000 are African Americans.
(d) 109,600. Of that number, about 17,000 are African Americans.

2. 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.

3. What type of car did Melba's mother drive in 1957?
(a) Blue Chrysler.
(b) Green Pontiac.
(c) White Ford.
(d) Brown Chevy.

4. How many students were chosen to integrate the Little Rock High School?
(a) Ten.
(b) Nine.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Eight.

5. Which prominent Little Rock official defies the governor's stance on opposing integration?
(a) The head of the National Guard.
(b) The Little Rock Mayor.
(c) The Central High School principal.
(d) The Little Rock Representative.

Short Answer Questions

1. What street was Central High School located on?

2. Who was the first white person to call Melba "Miss Pattillo"?

3. Who said that "integration is no fun"?

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

5. What was supposed to be the first day of school for Melba in 1957?

(see the answer key)

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