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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 came looking for Melba at Central High with a red face and a frown?
(a) Mrs. Huckaby.
(b) Mr. Matthews.
(c) Her guide.
(d) A police officer.

2. 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) 102,400. Of that number, about 25,000 are African Americans.
(c) 107,300. Of that number, about 30,000 are African Americans.
(d) 109,600. Of that number, about 17,000 are African Americans.

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

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

5. What was Melba's grandmother's first name?
(a) Lois.
(b) Anette.
(c) Unknown.
(d) India.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Melba's secret crush?

2. Who was Daisy Bates?

3. Who did the author meet on the 30th anniversary of Little Rock integration that her brother referred to as "good people"?

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

5. Who was Mrs. Huckaby?

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