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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who said, "Are you under lock and key the way I am"?
(a) Thelma.
(b) Carlotta.
(c) Melba.
(d) Minnijean.

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

3. After Judge Davis ordered school integration to continue, what day and time did Governor Faubus remove the National Guard from Central High School?
(a) Sunday at 3:15 p.m.
(b) Saturday at noon.
(c) Friday evening, 6:20 p.m.
(d) Monday at 7:10 a.m.

4. What was the popular name of the 101st Airborne Division?
(a) Fighting Squadron.
(b) Screaming Eagles.
(c) Fearless Hawks.
(d) Flying Tigers.

5. Who did the author meet on the 30th anniversary of Little Rock integration that her brother referred to as "good people"?
(a) Winthrop Rockefeller.
(b) Bill Clinton.
(c) Eisenhower's daughter.
(d) Orval Faubus.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many double-dates had Melba and Vince enjoyed with Grandma and Mr. Claxton at the wrestling matches?

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

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

4. What record albums did Melba play for romantic daydreaming?

5. Who was the other member of the Little Rock Nine who shared Melba's enjoyment of singing?

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