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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In early October, what adult with Central High School protected Melba, Minnijean and Ernie from tormentors?
(a) Mrs. Huckaby.
(b) Mr. Matthews.
(c) Basketball coach.
(d) Mrs. Pickwick.

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

3. Which reporter was beaten and shown in a picture with a white man riding on him piggyback?
(a) James Hicks.
(b) Moses Newsom.
(c) Alex Wilson.
(d) Quincy Taylor.

4. What did Melba have to drink at the home of the NAACP president before talking to the press?
(a) Vanilla Coke.
(b) RC Cola.
(c) Cherry Cola.
(d) Grapette Cola.

5. Who was angered by false accusations that Governor Faubus made against the FBI?
(a) Danny.
(b) Grandma.
(c) President Eisenhower.
(d) J. Edgar Hoover.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who saved Melba from being raped by an angry white man?

2. What did Melba call the bad boys who copied their hairstyle from James Dean and Elvis?

3. What was Melba's class after gym class?

4. What color was the hair of the Arkansas NAACP attorney?

5. What was Grandma India's favorite hymn?

(see the answer key)

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