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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 was Daisy Bates?
(a) A school board member.
(b) The Arkansas NAACP president.
(c) A teacher at Central High School.
(d) Thelma's friend.

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

3. At age four, what did Melba do in her Indian Head tablet?
(a) Write in her journal.
(b) Practice letters.
(c) Draw pictures.
(d) Color.

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

5. What was the date that the Supreme Court ruled on Brown v. Board of Education?
(a) May 3, 1956.
(b) June 17, 1955.
(c) May 17, 1954.
(d) July 10, 1957.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose eyes were hidden by dark glasses, which were probably hiding the fear she felt on the first day at Central High School?

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

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

4. What room number was Melba's homeroom?

5. What street was Central High School located on?

(see the answer key)

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