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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many double-dates had Melba and Vince enjoyed with Grandma and Mr. Claxton at the wrestling matches?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Eight.

3. What was supposed to be the first day of school for Melba in 1957?
(a) September 5.
(b) September 3.
(c) September 16.
(d) August 31.

4. Who did Melba's grandmother travel to Italy with during her lifetime?
(a) Her employer.
(b) No one - she went by herself.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her husband.

5. Who does Grandma describe as "smart like a fox"?
(a) Thurgood Marshall.
(b) Governor Faubus.
(c) President Eisenhower.
(d) Judge Davies.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to the author what were most girls listening to in 1957?

3. At age four, what did Melba do in her Indian Head tablet?

4. Who accompanied Governor Faubus to a conference with the President?

5. What was Melba's grandmother's first name?

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