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

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

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

4. What street was Central High School located on?
(a) Ninth Avenue.
(b) Park Street.
(c) Main Street.
(d) Fifteenth Street.

5. What does "amicus curiae" mean in "Warriors Don't Cry"?
(a) Witness.
(b) Friend of the court.
(c) Defense or Prosecution.
(d) Court opposition.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who told Melba "a true warrior does not give up"?

2. Who was Daisy Bates?

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

4. Who was the Arkansas president of the NAACP in 1957?

5. What historic event happened on the day the author was born?

(see the answer key)

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